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Bonwick calls former CAO's personal email a 'breach' of conduct

Bonwick calls former CAO's personal email a 'breach' of conduct

Former CAO John Brown said his email wasn't wise, but 'circumstances of the day' led him to unfamiliar waters
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Golfers chip in to raise big bucks for new bus service for seniors

Golfers chip in to raise big bucks for new bus service for seniors

County's 15th annual Warden's Golf Tournament raised more than $28,000 for Give a Lift Campaign
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Wonderland celebrates Canada Day with circus, lumberjacks, fireworks

Wonderland celebrates Canada Day with circus, lumberjacks, fireworks

Celebrate with a firework show that features a unique design set to an original soundtrack and more than 6,000 colourful explosions
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OPP will have all hands on deck for Rolling Stones concert

OPP will have all hands on deck for Rolling Stones concert

'We have a great infrastructure in place as far as people and technology to deal with any emergency, should it arise,' said Orillia mayor
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Homelessness funding freeze trickles down to county coffers

Homelessness funding freeze trickles down to county coffers

Simcoe County council voted on Tuesday to cost-share difference in expected funding of $551K with the cities of Barrie and Orillia
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Mayor wants Collingwood to lead the way in water-related tech

Mayor wants Collingwood to lead the way in water-related tech

Mayor Brian Saunderson reflects on Collingwood's responsibility as a waterfront town to protect and preserve Georgian Bay
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Nuts and bolts falling into place for Saturday's Stones show

Nuts and bolts falling into place for Saturday's Stones show

The Rolling Stones are scheduled to hit the stage around 8:45 p.m., Saturday
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BEYOND LOCAL: Here's how school fundraising can undermine inclusivity

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's how school fundraising can undermine inclusivity

Parents who raise money and decide how to spend it influence resources and opportunities available to schools in ways that reflect their own interests
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Attention movie buffs: Free outdoor screenings this summer

Attention movie buffs: Free outdoor screenings this summer

Classic Movies on the Bay will run June 30, July 14, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18 at the Collingwood Shipyards Amphitheatre
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Store offering medical cannabis assessments opening in Owen Sound

Store offering medical cannabis assessments opening in Owen Sound

The staff will include a registered nurse, physician and pharmacist
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