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Utopia cyclist finds his happy place raising money for children with cancer

Utopia cyclist finds his happy place raising money for children with cancer

For the second year, David Walsh aims to ride 1,000 kilometres and raise $5,000 as part of a fundraiser supporting SickKids Foundation
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Casino Rama rolling the dice, preparing to reopen July 29

Casino Rama rolling the dice, preparing to reopen July 29

While details are scant, officials say Casino Rama will reopen to 50% capacity; Timeline for return of concerts and other amenities remains unclear
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'This cannot be right,' says local couple issued $12K in travel fines under expiring rule

'This cannot be right,' says local couple issued $12K in travel fines under expiring rule

Barrie couple in their 80s had returned from missionary work in Jamaica just two hours before quarantine regulations were set to change
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Herbal health hacks

Herbal health hacks

In her weekly column, Bradford West Gwillimbury licensed nutritionist Nonie De Long shares some herbal health hacks for this time of year
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Ontario reports 166 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 166 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 278 recoveries and 6 deaths
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Barrie author shows the love with inspiring children's stories

Barrie author shows the love with inspiring children's stories

All proceeds from the sale of local author Jessi Rae Fournier's children's books being donated to Candlelighters Simcoe
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BEYOND LOCAL: How wide-awake diagnosis of sleep apnea could enable better surgical care, improve sleep

BEYOND LOCAL: How wide-awake diagnosis of sleep apnea could enable better surgical care, improve sleep

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that often goes undiagnosed and untreated
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Local senior sets out on adventure to find longtime sunken treasure

Local senior sets out on adventure to find longtime sunken treasure

Dieter Mueller on the hunt for two dozen 26-ounce bottles of whisky on the bottom of Otter Lake near Parry Sound and he has brought in the Barrie Scuba House for help
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Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
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BEYOND LOCAL: How communities can fight the stigma that isolates people with dementia

BEYOND LOCAL: How communities can fight the stigma that isolates people with dementia

Isolation and segregation create and reinforce another kind of barrier to those with dementia: stigma
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