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Local NewsE-mails concern constituent 
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As a constituent in the ward represented by Zena Pendlebury I am very concerned about her disrespectful and appalling behavior. I am of the opinion that elected officials should represent the people and I am very certain that no one she represents would applaud her actions.
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Local NewsResident seeks OMB appeal of new ward boundary bylaw Posted 1 day ago
VICTORIA HARBOUR -A Waubaushene resident is challenging Tay Township's new ward boundary bylaw. Cindy Pearson is appealing the bylaw to the Ontario Municipal Board. Her notice of appeal was filed earlier this month.
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Local NewsDitch the shovel and grab your snorkel Posted 1 day ago
NEGRIL Snorkel through the coral reefs in the warm turquiose water on 11kms of white sandy beaches with lush palm trees lining the shore. Negril, in the west end of Jamaica, offers beauty, sunshine, and smiling faces.
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SportsHealth-care costs paid Posted 1 day ago
Donations continue pouring in to help out the family of fallen freestyle skier Sarah Burke --so much that it looks like lingering medical costs may be covered. The last 24 hours of generosity looks to have closed a $200,000 gap, said Burke's publicist, Nicole Wool.
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Local NewsGrits invest in Midland Friendship Centre Posted 1 day ago
SPECIAL -The expansion of a local friendship centre will improve the quality of life for Aboriginal people living in the Midland area and create seven jobs. Through the Friendship Centre Infrastructure Program, Ontario is supporting the expansion of the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre.
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SportsMay the mountains always be with you' Posted 1 day ago
Canadian freestyle skiing trail-b lazer Sarah Burke died last Thursday in a Salt Lake City hospital. Burke, 29, was critically injured Jan. 10 after crashing during a training run at a personal sponsor event in Park City, Utah.
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Local NewsSARAH'S LEGACY Posted 1 day ago
Sarah Burke's "why not" attitude is a big reason why her sport was accepted into the Olympics.
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Local NewsCouncil votes to censure Pendlebury Posted 1 day ago
Midland Council has voted 5-4 to censure Coun. Zena Pendlebury for creating e-mails "insulting to some members of council and certain members of the public." The rare move also publicly exposed a behind-the-scenes split that has plagued council since the 2010 election.
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Local NewsChoir members sought for ceremony Posted 1 day ago
PORT MCNICOLL -Got a yearning to sing? If you are a past or present resident of Port McNicoll or Tay Township and would like to join a choir that will welcome the S.S. Keewatin back home in June start exercising those vocal cords.
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SportsColdwater teams in OMHA playdowns Posted 1 day ago
SUBMITTED -Teams representing the Coldwater Minor Hockey Association have started their Ontario Minor Hockey Association playoffs. Hydro One midget rep Wildcats dropped a 4-2 decision to Stayner in the opening game of their best-of-five series.
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Local NewsCelebrating learning Posted 1 day ago
Family Literacy Day, a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy in 1999, is celebrated Canada-wide each January 27th.
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Local NewsPenetanguishene man among nine arrested in sex sting Posted 1 day ago
Barrie police were dressed for the occasion when undercover officers nabbed nine people in a prostitution bust this week. The Maple Avenue area in the city's downtown caught the eye of city police again after complaints about prostitution spurred a two-day sting, last Wednesday and Thursday.
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Local NewsStanton would support pension review Posted 1 day ago
Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton favours reviewing the pensions of members of Parliament. "At a time when your govern-m e nt is preaching fiscal restraint, you have to lead by example. I think that falls true for your own compensation, as well as the benefits that go along with it.
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