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COLUMN: A familar story brings a secret delight

COLUMN: A familar story brings a secret delight

In her weekly column, Cynthia Breadner goes back to simpler times of familiar stories
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Innisfil Town Hall reopens for walk-in service this week

Innisfil Town Hall reopens for walk-in service this week

Innisfil Town Hall is located at 2101 Innisfil Beach Road
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LETTER: Can we make better use of the roads we already have?

LETTER: Can we make better use of the roads we already have?

Executive Director of the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition says there are better options to help protect lakes than building highways
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Health unit reports 8 COVID deaths, 10 new hospitalizations since Friday

Health unit reports 8 COVID deaths, 10 new hospitalizations since Friday

The 8 people from Simcoe County who died ranged in age from under 35 years old to over 80 years old
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Author’s book tells tale of Canada's 'lost prime ministers'

Author’s book tells tale of Canada's 'lost prime ministers'

In The Lost Prime Ministers, Michael Hill focuses on four PMs who ruled the country from 1891-96; 'It's such an unusual story,' he says
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11 deaths, 2,088 new COVID cases reported in Ontario Monday

11 deaths, 2,088 new COVID cases reported in Ontario Monday

About 2,155 people hospitalized with COVID and 486 in Ontario ICUs according to latest update
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Residents invited to comment on County Road 4 widening project

Residents invited to comment on County Road 4 widening project

Residents invited to comment on proposed widening, intersection improvements
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WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

The International Olympic Committee has a demonstrated history of controlling athletes’ public statements, despite claiming that athletes are free to express their opinions in press conferences, in media interviews and on social media
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COVID-19: Visitor restrictions begin to ease today in Ontario long-term care homes

COVID-19: Visitor restrictions begin to ease today in Ontario long-term care homes

Residents who have had at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are now allowed to resume social day trips
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OUTDOORS: Meet the new moth — same as the old moth

OUTDOORS: Meet the new moth — same as the old moth

Known scientifically as the LDD moth, this invasive species has a new name and is expected to decline in numbers, columnist explains
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