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Hot topic: New user fees now in effect across area township

Hot topic: New user fees now in effect across area township

Among changes is new fee structure for fire inspections for multiple buildings located on single parcel of land
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GBGH welcomes first baby of the year

GBGH welcomes first baby of the year

Daisy Judith Puetz was born at 7:15 p.m. on New Year's Day
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Uber vehicle hijacked New Year's Day, suspect on the lam

Uber vehicle hijacked New Year's Day, suspect on the lam

Suspect threatened Uber driver then stole the vehicle in Wasaga Beach, say police
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Midland hockey phenom hopes to join PWHL team after university

Midland hockey phenom hopes to join PWHL team after university

Sonia Mehta, who plays defence for the Barrie Sharks, has committed to St. Lawrence University in upstate New York in 2026
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Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Emergency crews responded to structure fire today around 9 a.m.; officials determined blaze was caused by space heater
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Close to 90 polar bear dippers brave frigid Georgian Bay for charity

Close to 90 polar bear dippers brave frigid Georgian Bay for charity

'Every single penny will go directly to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides to provide a dog free of charge to a Canadian living with a disability,' the Tiny Lions Club notes of Balm Beach event
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Thursday storm scraps local transit service for rest of day

Thursday storm scraps local transit service for rest of day

'We apologize for any inconvenience this causes,' Penetanguishene notes of Mid-Pen Transit service cancellation
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'Red alert': Canada Post suspends mail delivery due to weather in some areas

'Red alert': Canada Post suspends mail delivery due to weather in some areas

'Delivery will resume once conditions improve and it's safe to do so,' says notice from Crown corporation
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ADOPT ME: Adorable girl Angel's as sweet as they come

ADOPT ME: Adorable girl Angel's as sweet as they come

Charming six-year-old mixed breed dog has a heart of gold. She’s been patiently waiting for the right family to offer her the forever home she deserves
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One dead, another missing after falling through thin ice: OPP

One dead, another missing after falling through thin ice: OPP

Temiskaming OPP received a call for help after reports that two people had gone through the ice at Pete's Dam Park, on Pete's Dam Road in Temiskaming Shores
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