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Green Party leader calls on Ford to cancel Bradford Bypass

Green Party leader calls on Ford to cancel Bradford Bypass

Ontario Green Leader calls Bradford Bypass a 'climate and economic disaster'
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OHL prepares for capacity restrictions to be lifted

OHL prepares for capacity restrictions to be lifted

Proof of vaccination for spectators no longer required as of March 1, but other public health requirements, such as masking, remain in effect
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Local heroes recognized at South Simcoe Police Awards (12 photos)

Local heroes recognized at South Simcoe Police Awards (12 photos)

Over 40 local heroes were recognized at the annual Awards ceremony on Thursday night
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Province invests $14 million to support local Black youth and entrepreneurs

Province invests $14 million to support local Black youth and entrepreneurs

The economic empowerment program includes three new initiatives that will enable community organizations and Black-led employer and business leaders to design programs that help Black youth and young professionals achieve social and economic success
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Priest at Ukrainian church in Barrie says congregation praying, some 'would go back and fight'

Priest at Ukrainian church in Barrie says congregation praying, some 'would go back and fight'

'They are very concerned about their loved ones and are hoping for the best outcome, but no matter the outcome (is), their spirit will not be broken,' says Father Andrija Petresin
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Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 5 deaths, 3 new COVID hospitalizations

Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 5 deaths, 3 new COVID hospitalizations

More than 92 per cent of the region's acute care hospital beds are full with both COVID and non-COVID patients
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Good news and 'great news' at the Police Services Board meeting

Good news and 'great news' at the Police Services Board meeting

Good news on crime statistics, pro-active policing and the capital budget
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Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Latest update notes 2,427 new cases
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Innisfil calls for changes to Ontario Land Tribunal

Innisfil calls for changes to Ontario Land Tribunal

Council stops short of calling for OLT's dissolution
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Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said high-risk settings such as public transit, long-term care and hospitals will maintain masking policies even after they are no longer required in most public spaces
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