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Amid resident concerns, Bradford nixes plans for massive Muslim conference

Amid resident concerns, Bradford nixes plans for massive Muslim conference

'The community needs to know how we voted when we were pushing millions of dollars away,' said deputy mayor, one of four who wanted event to return to Bradford
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'Activity of concern': Vape detectors coming to a school near you

'Activity of concern': Vape detectors coming to a school near you

Public board installing approximately 125 vape detectors across all of its 15 secondary schools; estimated cost is $300,000
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COLUMN: Unique eco-art events, live music on tap in Orillia

COLUMN: Unique eco-art events, live music on tap in Orillia

Columnist urges people to attend one of several fund-raising concerts for Orillia Youth Centre and full slate of Future Fest events planned for coming weeks
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Grieving grandma says Penetang drowning victim didn't know how to swim

Grieving grandma says Penetang drowning victim didn't know how to swim

'I wish I was with my grandson and my son right now,' Isaac Coombs Howran's maternal grandmother says. 'I wouldn't have to feel all this pain and misery'
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Virtual talks resuming with author of 'enduring and much-loved book'

Virtual talks resuming with author of 'enduring and much-loved book'

Gwen K. Harvey will discuss The Acquisition of Elizabeth Grace on Sept. 23, following by Daniel Kalla's presentation Oct. 31
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YMCA hopes to build community connection through Shine On campaign

YMCA hopes to build community connection through Shine On campaign

The Shine On campaign highlights the YMCA's role as a community hub where individuals can find support and encouragement
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Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

OPP says multi-faceted scam involves door-to-door sales, secret remortgaging scheme and shoddy home renovations
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Young man with 'big heart' mourned after deadly weekend crash

Young man with 'big heart' mourned after deadly weekend crash

'This is an unbelievable (and) tragic story that no family should face,' family friend says of Ethan Hayes-Laverdière
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Three people sent to hospital after truck slams into house

Three people sent to hospital after truck slams into house

'They will probably have to bring an engineer out to look at the house,' says police official
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'It's really horrible': Rama family loses everything in fire

'It's really horrible': Rama family loses everything in fire

'We didn't have any private insurance, so all of our belongings are lost,' says resident of destroyed Rama home; family's cat also perished in Tuesday evening fire
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