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'It's very good': Orillia mom launches children's autism playgroup

'It's very good': Orillia mom launches children's autism playgroup

'My daughter is thriving. She loves to go on Thursday. She knows where we are going, so that's huge for me,' says Orillia playgroup founder
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These county services will be affected during Christmas, New Year's

These county services will be affected during Christmas, New Year's

Holiday service changes include operations of LINX Transit, waste collection, Simcoe County Archives
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Applications open for city's Arts & Culture Investment Program

Applications open for city's Arts & Culture Investment Program

Deadline to apply is Feb. 3
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Catholic Board director of education announces retirement

Catholic Board director of education announces retirement

Her retirement will take effect at the end of August
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LETTER: 'More scrutiny' of South Simcoe police budget needed

LETTER: 'More scrutiny' of South Simcoe police budget needed

'Can you imagine any other source of government spending rolling in asking for a 12 per cent yearly increase, and simply getting it?' asks letter writer
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Local senior knits up a storm for Barrie police Mitten Tree

Local senior knits up a storm for Barrie police Mitten Tree

'I know there are a lot of people out there that can't afford it and don't have it. I figure I have got the time to do it, so that's why I do it,' says Barrie senior
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Ron Reid, 'excellent naturalist' and conservation pioneer, mourned

Ron Reid, 'excellent naturalist' and conservation pioneer, mourned

'I think Ron Reid has been one of the most important leaders in conservation in Ontario over the last 25 years or so, but he’s more than just that,' said colleague, friend
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County trashes mailing of waste collection calendars following strike

County trashes mailing of waste collection calendars following strike

Citing potential delays due to Canada Post strike, county says residents will have to pick up calendars
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POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
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Thief with 'good taste' leaves downtown Midland retailer feeling sour

Thief with 'good taste' leaves downtown Midland retailer feeling sour

Elegant Gourmet owner says Thursday morning break-in cost them production day during one of busiest times of year; worries about downtown safety. 'It scares the hell out of me'
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