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Community invited to Kenny U-Pull grand-opening celebration

Community invited to Kenny U-Pull grand-opening celebration

Event taking place May 25 at 5507 County Rd. 90, west of Barrie
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Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society hosting annual plant sale

Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society hosting annual plant sale

Hundreds of perennials, native plants, shrubs and trees up for grabs at May 25 event
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Moving to Simcoe County to study was 'really difficult,' says student from India

Moving to Simcoe County to study was 'really difficult,' says student from India

'There are so many opportunities in this country ... the government supports you so much here,' says 26-year-old who now teaches at Georgian College
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York U students 'rethinking economics' to resonate with youth

York U students 'rethinking economics' to resonate with youth

Group aims to tackle issues like transitioning to a green economy, and pay and income inequality 
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Orillia OPP charges two with impaired driving on long weekend

Orillia OPP charges two with impaired driving on long weekend

Charges laid in Ramara, Oro-Medonte
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Month-long road closure coming to Bernick Dr.

Month-long road closure coming to Bernick Dr.

Full road closure of Bernick Drive, at Duckworth Street, will be in place from Thursday, May 23 until Friday, June 21
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Walkway upgrades will improve accessibility at IOOF Seniors Homes

Walkway upgrades will improve accessibility at IOOF Seniors Homes

Supportive housing facility receives $51,784 grant for project on Brooks Street
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Advocates say pets must be included in national strategy during crises

Advocates say pets must be included in national strategy during crises

'Pets are considered members of the family for folks across the country and it is our collective responsibility to protect them in times of crisis,' says Pets Canada official
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No Mow May? Not here: Barrie resident dinged with bylaw infraction

No Mow May? Not here: Barrie resident dinged with bylaw infraction

'I feel this particular bylaw should be challenged to support our local pollinator population. It's frustrating,' says Barrie woman
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'Cookies and milk' cinches spot for newest paramedic for a day

'Cookies and milk' cinches spot for newest paramedic for a day

Ella Masson, a Grade 6 student at Monsignor Clair Catholic Elementary School in Barrie, chosen as winner out of 36 essay entries
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