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Restaurateurs decry Canada's declining appeal to skilled workers

Restaurateurs decry Canada's declining appeal to skilled workers

Shortage of workers could derail the recovery in food services in York Region, restaurant owners and managers say
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OPP investigate rash of local vehicle thefts

OPP investigate rash of local vehicle thefts

Four unrelated vehicle thefts occurred at a different time in Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa Township and New Tecumseth, say police
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Georgian launches free credential program for tourism sector

Georgian launches free credential program for tourism sector

'The UpSkill Tourism program was developed as an innovative and responsive solution to the challenges in the hospitality and tourism industry,' says official
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Collision leads to impaired driving charges for Innisfil man

Collision leads to impaired driving charges for Innisfil man

The two-vehicle, rear-end collision happened on Webster Boulevard at Hunter Street in Innisfil; there were no injuries, police say
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Local driver facing multiple charges after call from citizen

Local driver facing multiple charges after call from citizen

Charges include operating an unsafe vehicle and using a plate not authorized for the vehicle
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'Not your ordinary' couple trekking from Lake Ontario to Barrie

'Not your ordinary' couple trekking from Lake Ontario to Barrie

To mark his upcoming 70th birthday, George, along with his 82-year-old wife, will take the lengthy walk in support of the Aurora Food Pantry
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COVID vaccine pop-up clinics in region this week

COVID vaccine pop-up clinics in region this week

Clinics in Barrie and Bradford on Aug. 10 and 11
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LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Trying to do versus trying to achieve

LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Trying to do versus trying to achieve

Like riding a bike, 'the trying is in how far they went, not in the moment of actual riding,' columnist says
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Brassard calls nitrogen fertilizer reduction 'virtue signalling'

Brassard calls nitrogen fertilizer reduction 'virtue signalling'

The statement comes in response to the Liberal government's goal to reduce emissions from fertilizer by 30 per cent in the next 10 years
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COLUMN: Insect world is hopping busy, despite the heat

COLUMN: Insect world is hopping busy, despite the heat

There are many interesting events to discover as wildlife starts to put the wrap on another summer season, explains outdoors columnist
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