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Some healthier alternatives to commercial spices

Some healthier alternatives to commercial spices

When it comes to spices in the kitchen, there are plenty of options
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Everything in the garden is lovely, despite COVID-19

Everything in the garden is lovely, despite COVID-19

Hardy home-grown plants and 'Hostas galore' are being potted up
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'There are times I sit here and cry,' renter says of housing situation

'There are times I sit here and cry,' renter says of housing situation

'Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live, yet our policies allow the housing market to behave like this,' says Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness official
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Local teen accepted into fast-track medical program at Queen's University

Local teen accepted into fast-track medical program at Queen's University

Schymera Samuels is one of 10 Black and Indigenous teens accepted into the prestigious Queen's University medical science program
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When local officer had the chance to join canine unit, 'I pounced on it'

When local officer had the chance to join canine unit, 'I pounced on it'

Const. John Lamont, whose police dogs have included Thunder and Thor, received Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor-General for 20 years of service
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Police week kicks off virtually

Police week kicks off virtually

South Simcoe Police have plans for virtual profiles of its work, people, and partnerships
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Real estate market could be cooling off after hot start to 2021

Real estate market could be cooling off after hot start to 2021

Latest numbers from the Barrie and District Association of Realtors show a month-over-month decline in units across the region
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Ontario reports 3,216 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 3,216 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 3,653 recoveries and 47 new deaths
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Local man turns fishing hobby into a career

Local man turns fishing hobby into a career

Ron Piotrowski opened his retail store, the Fly Life Company, three years ago and sells all fly fishing equipment and he also teaches the sport
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BEYOND LOCAL: How 3D-printed organs could save lives

BEYOND LOCAL: How 3D-printed organs could save lives

The need for donated organs can be addressed using a novel 3D-printing technique
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