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COLUMN: First exposure to dragon boating stays upright, mostly dry

COLUMN: First exposure to dragon boating stays upright, mostly dry

Reporter Nikki Cole admits she's not what you would typically call a 'joiner' of group fun, but she gave it a shot and had a few laughs
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Two charged after more than $4K in goods stolen from Bradford store

Two charged after more than $4K in goods stolen from Bradford store

Police say Scarborough residents stole printer cartridges, electric dog callers, headlights and more
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Orillia preparing bid to host upcoming Ontario Winter Games

Orillia preparing bid to host upcoming Ontario Winter Games

'Orillia feels a strong connection to the Games Ontario program and wants to showcase our great city to games participants across the province,' official says
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'Somebody’s loved ones': Barrie police trying to track down urns' owner

'Somebody’s loved ones': Barrie police trying to track down urns' owner

Police say urns were located Thursday by security guard at Barrie City Hall
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Three events you have to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Three events you have to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Play a game of shinny, drop in on family storytime, or attend a multicultural festival, editor suggests
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VIDEO: Woman carjacked at knifepoint in York Region plaza

VIDEO: Woman carjacked at knifepoint in York Region plaza

Victim’s Mercedes SUV was later located abandoned in Toronto
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LETTER: MPP paying lip service to Lake Simcoe Protection Plan

LETTER: MPP paying lip service to Lake Simcoe Protection Plan

'MPP Khanjin got one thing right: The Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is the right place to start. But did her government actually read the plan?' letter writer asks
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Youth arrested after two armed robberies in Wasaga Beach

Youth arrested after two armed robberies in Wasaga Beach

Suspect turned herself in following two robberies of same gas station, police say
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Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors — but the gate stays closed

Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors — but the gate stays closed

Alpine Ridge Alpacas is hosted out of Back of Blue Farms in Clarksburg, where attendees can take alpacas for walks and meet the famous Lloree Llamas
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'Genuinely kind' young people come to local resident's aid

'Genuinely kind' young people come to local resident's aid

Carol Ford wants to publicly thank the youths who helped her out when others wouldn't
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