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'Worst time': As Trudeau steps down, Simcoe North braces for election

'Worst time': As Trudeau steps down, Simcoe North braces for election

'Nothing is going to change with putting in a new leader in the next couple months,' laments local MP Adam Chambers, adding interests of Canadians are being ignored
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Cutting edge: Chainsaw wood carver eyes third straight American title

Cutting edge: Chainsaw wood carver eyes third straight American title

'When I’m at these events, I do smaller pieces so people can see the transformation happen quickly. This way it’s exciting for everyone watching'
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Local seniors club toasts Champlain's 419-year-old Order of Good Cheer

Local seniors club toasts Champlain's 419-year-old Order of Good Cheer

Order was initiated in 1606 by Samuel de Champlain
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BREAKING: Justin Trudeau announces he will resign after Liberal leadership race

BREAKING: Justin Trudeau announces he will resign after Liberal leadership race

The prime minister made the announcement at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa Monday morning
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Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back

Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back

Whether it's for a celebration, a gathering or an evening to unwind, Canadians increasingly favour non-alcoholic options over beer, wine and spirits.
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Coast Guard warns residents to stay off Midland Bay with icebreaker en route

Coast Guard warns residents to stay off Midland Bay with icebreaker en route

CCGS Griffon carrying out icebreaking operations Tuesday to allow commercial vessels access to grain elevator
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LETTER: Doug Ford is trying to build a better province

LETTER: Doug Ford is trying to build a better province

'By building a strong economy and creating jobs we all benefit,' a reader writes
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OPP charge over 700 drivers during Festive RIDE campaign

OPP charge over 700 drivers during Festive RIDE campaign

OPP officers conducted 9,268 RIDE initiatives throughout the province
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COLUMN: Your garden needs you, even amid snow in January

COLUMN: Your garden needs you, even amid snow in January

Don't let that green thumb go cold, Master Gardener emeritus, John Hethrington suggests some January gardening tasks
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Good morning, Midland! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Midland! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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