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Early designs released on Sunset Point playground plans (4 photos)

Early designs released on Sunset Point playground plans(4 photos)

Features of the new playground design will include a harvest pavilion, tot, teen and adult-specific spaces and an outdoor arts and performance space
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Agri-food study wins international acclaim

Agri-food study wins international acclaim

Study was a collaboration between County of Simcoe, the cities of Barrie and Orillia, Grey County, Bruce County, Georgian College, Nottawasaga Futures Community Development Corporation and South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre
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Dinner for one, friendship for all: Crock-Pot class grows with grant from retired teachers

Dinner for one, friendship for all: Crock-Pot class grows with grant from retired teachers

The Susan Wells Crock-Pot program at Trinity United Church runs two six-week sessions per year and teaches individuals how to prepare small, nutritious meals in their free Crock-Pot
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Staff propose two-phase approach for Fisher Fieldhouse

Staff propose two-phase approach for Fisher Fieldhouse

About half of the $911K budget for Phase One of the Fisher Fieldhouse Project will need to be spent on servicing the building: town official
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Adopt Me: Chip the sweet senior kitty (adopted)

Adopt Me: Chip the sweet senior kitty (adopted)

Unfortunately he keeps getting overlooked, both because of his age and his black coat
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Pretty River Parkway median plan includes smaller flower beds

Pretty River Parkway median plan includes smaller flower beds

A council standing committee approved the design including smaller flower beds and concrete, but the final decision rests with council
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Music foundation supports pipe and drum band with donation

Music foundation supports pipe and drum band with donation

The South Georgian Bay Music Foundation donated $500 to the Bienn Gorm Highlanders band, which offers free pipe and drum lessons to the community
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BEYOND LOCAL: Enjoying your own company is important, but eating alone may not necessarily be good for you

BEYOND LOCAL: Enjoying your own company is important, but eating alone may not necessarily be good for you

Eating alone also affects what - and how - you eat
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Georgian recognized for committing to smoke-free campuses

Georgian recognized for committing to smoke-free campuses

The Smoke-Free Champion Award acknowledges the school's leadership in protecting clean air for students, staff and visitors
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Flurries and wind expected today
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