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Post-secondary scholarship applications open to Simcoe County youth

Post-secondary scholarship applications open to Simcoe County youth

Applications to Glen Newby Scholarship Fund open until April 30
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COLUMN: Trump's 'poisonous policies' may leave no option

COLUMN: Trump's 'poisonous policies' may leave no option

In this week's Everything King, Wendy says she's intent on doing her part in this trade battle, including munching on ketchup chips and drinking a Caesar
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Midland man charged with damaging motel room, assaulting officer with a sandwich

Midland man charged with damaging motel room, assaulting officer with a sandwich

Once in custody, OPP allege the suspect threw a breakfast sandwich at an officer
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Aftermarket snowmobile exhaust systems forbidden, OPP warns

Aftermarket snowmobile exhaust systems forbidden, OPP warns

'Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter. However, excessive noise may be problematic for some communities and private property landowners'
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Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Orillia council votes to annex land from Oro-Medonte and Severn

Orillia council votes to annex land from Oro-Medonte and Severn

'I don't want to lose any lands,' says Severn mayor — a sentiment echoed by Oro-Medonte mayor; Orillia mayor says it's 'one of the first steps in a long process'
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CLOSER LOOK: Why Elon Musk is still pocketing your tax dollars — for now

CLOSER LOOK: Why Elon Musk is still pocketing your tax dollars — for now

In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Everything you need to know about the Starlink contract
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Divers needed to help remove tractor-trailer submerged in lake after Hwy. 11 crash

Divers needed to help remove tractor-trailer submerged in lake after Hwy. 11 crash

Police say 500 litres of diesel fuel and 100 litres of various engine fluids were spilled into lake in wake of crash
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Mom who drowned daughters in Barrie gets more escorted absences

Mom who drowned daughters in Barrie gets more escorted absences

Parole board says Elaine Goodine (formerly Campione) poses no 'undue risk to society' following daughters' deaths in 2006
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The Fire Still Burns: Indigenous voices to be celebrated at St. Paul's

The Fire Still Burns: Indigenous voices to be celebrated at St. Paul's

This free event on Saturday, featuring music and storytelling, includes musicians JD Crosstown, Guy Monague, Jakob Pearce, and Elder John Rice
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