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'Nice legacy': Tay snowmobile facility to honour OFSC founder

'Nice legacy': Tay snowmobile facility to honour OFSC founder

‘It’ll be a nice legacy,’ Mike Power says of facility planned to honour late father, John Power, who helped create Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
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Penetang has ‘deepest story’ of Georgian Bay, says Geopark group

Penetang has ‘deepest story’ of Georgian Bay, says Geopark group

‘Largest, most ambitious UNESCO Geopark that’s been undertaken in the world’ presented to Penetanguishene politicians
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Despite protesters, families enjoy drag queen storytime event

Despite protesters, families enjoy drag queen storytime event

'It’s to show that we accept everyone in our community, and it’s also about the love of reading and stories for children,' library official says of event
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Sweet time had by all as maple syrup season begins

Sweet time had by all as maple syrup season begins

First tapping of the season earlier than usual, but regional politicians enjoyed helping with economic product harvest
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Onley remembered as ‘caring, compassionate,' a 'hero’ of Midland

Onley remembered as ‘caring, compassionate,' a 'hero’ of Midland

'Like most small towns, I think Midland benefits from having heroes – people from the community who did things on a larger stage – and he was certainly one of those,' said Midland cultural centre president
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Snowmobilers get ‘400-series’ upgrade through Trillium grant

Snowmobilers get ‘400-series’ upgrade through Trillium grant

At peak times, ‘over 300 snowmobiles an hour cross this bridge,’ says Georgian Bay Snowriders board member on Wye Marsh area overpass
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What becomes of election signs after the campaign?

What becomes of election signs after the campaign?

‘Because it’s an election sign, it becomes politicized automatically and we talk about it more than the daily waste we make,’ reasoned party chair on recyclability of plastic signs
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Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed a trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
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Resident takes swing at MZO to expand golf course, add amenities

Resident takes swing at MZO to expand golf course, add amenities

'I’m just trying to find what’s best for my community,' Connor Houston says of plans to convert five-hole golf course to nine holes and add a clubhouse, homes, amenities
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'Racist hateful' lawn signs condemned for offensive messaging

'Racist hateful' lawn signs condemned for offensive messaging

‘We have been removing these signs and have received some complaints from people,’ says Midland CAO of roadside signs that have been placed around town
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