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LINX Transit, other county services affected this long weekend

LINX Transit, other county services affected this long weekend

Simcoe County Museum will remain open Monday, but archives will be closed
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YMCA, Georgian College launch club 'fostering sense of belonging'

YMCA, Georgian College launch club 'fostering sense of belonging'

Future of Belonging Scan Club will meet virtually every Friday morning from May 24 until June 27
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Cycling fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Canada coming through Barrie

Cycling fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Canada coming through Barrie

Organizers say 7 Days 2024 will roll into Barrie on May 30; now in its 13th year, event has raised more than $1.6 million
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Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

'There was no other option and we need to act now,' official says of plan to transform ambulance garage to space that can accommodate 50 patients not requiring overnight stays
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Georgian College student takes $30K scholarship to the bank

Georgian College student takes $30K scholarship to the bank

Innisfil's Sarah Dilloo, 20, entering third year of counselling psychology program at Orillia campus in September
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'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

Decision gives 'real clarity' to about 3,200 Bradford West Gwillimbury residents who worried about possible phase out, town councillor says
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Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Charges laid after officer spotted vehicle on side of Highway 11
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Orillia residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour

Orillia residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour

'The smell has been there for over a year. The solution is to stop the production,' says frustrated resident at public forum
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Officials tight-lipped as fire probe continues at area vape shop

Officials tight-lipped as fire probe continues at area vape shop

South Simcoe police, Office of the Fire Marshal will only say investigation into May 10 blaze is ongoing
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Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

'His tireless efforts in supporting the military and volunteering have left an enduring mark on our city,' mayor says of namesake Brig.-Gen. John Hayter
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