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'A job from hell': Ontario is losing firefighters as blazes worsen

'A job from hell': Ontario is losing firefighters as blazes worsen

Low pay and danger are pushing away fire rangers from coast to coast, say advocates
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Healthcare providers in Grey County receive funding

Healthcare providers in Grey County receive funding

The provincial government announced funding for local hospitals through multiple programs
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Delay COVID booster shot until fall, says health unit

Delay COVID booster shot until fall, says health unit

'Delaying the booster until the fall would maximize protection against COVID-19 outcomes when peak circulation of the virus is expected'
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THEN AND NOW: Overfishing led to Collingwood's first hatchery in 1912

THEN AND NOW: Overfishing led to Collingwood's first hatchery in 1912

A report in 1894 recommending a limit on fishing net sizes later prompted the work of hatching and re-stocking local waterways, which has continued today
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Ticket sales to open Tuesday for Clearview's Small Halls Festival

Ticket sales to open Tuesday for Clearview's Small Halls Festival

The festival has events slated for September, October, and November
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Yes Men bring the funny to show for health-care heroes

Yes Men bring the funny to show for health-care heroes

Yes Men Improv Comedy Troupe will be performing a free show for health-care workers and first responders on Aug. 26 in Collingwood
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Flag raising kicks off Fierté Simcoe Pride celebrations

Flag raising kicks off Fierté Simcoe Pride celebrations

Fierté Simcoe Pride runs until August 4
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Volunteers use retired Christmas trees to make creek curvy again

Volunteers use retired Christmas trees to make creek curvy again

A joint effort between the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority since 2010 has helped restore a stream near Angus that feeds the Minesing Wetlands
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Firefighters douse 'small fire' at Orillia homeless encampment

Firefighters douse 'small fire' at Orillia homeless encampment

Police say there are several homeless individuals living on the site of the former Orillia OPP detachment building on Peter Street South
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LETTER: Honk if you're sick of parking apps

LETTER: Honk if you're sick of parking apps

An attempt to pay for parking at three spots from Meaford to Collingwood resulted only in glitches and a $50 ticket for woman visiting her parents
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