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BEYOND LOCAL: Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

BEYOND LOCAL: Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons is considered part of the fabric of Canada
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Springwater council says it's time to 'drive the bus' on boundary talks

Springwater council says it's time to 'drive the bus' on boundary talks

Special meeting of township council scheduled for next week to discuss City of Barrie's proposed boundary expansion
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Durham residents 'beg' province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

Durham residents 'beg' province to stop closure of rural hospital's in-patient beds

Ontario is working closely with the hospital in its decision to move its in-patient beds, a spokesperson says
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Local badminton player smashes competition on Ontario college scene

Local badminton player smashes competition on Ontario college scene

Newmarket-born Timothy Lock credits run of success to support from family, coaches; Humber College player recently earned OCAA rookie of the year honours
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Famous flood photo remade by police officer's family 50 years later

Famous flood photo remade by police officer's family 50 years later

No deaths were recorded from the Cambridge flood but it did cause an estimated $6.7 million in property damage, the equivalent of $39.5 million today
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Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Canada cycling through area

Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Canada cycling through area

Organizers say 7 Days 2024 will roll into Barrie on May 30; now in its 13th year, event has raised more than $1.6 million
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'So important': Victim services volunteers honoured (11 photos)

'So important': Victim services volunteers honoured (11 photos)

'It gives us an opportunity to say thank you to them for working 24/7,' says OPP superintendent of ceremony held near Orillia
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Horse rescue owner brings 'bittersweet joy' to local hospice

Horse rescue owner brings 'bittersweet joy' to local hospice

'End of life is a hard topic and I’m hoping maybe with the kids that the horses would be able to help them a little bit,' said owner of Tay Township equine rescue
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Bradford Farmers’ Market returns for 17th season

Bradford Farmers’ Market returns for 17th season

The market held its grand opening Saturday
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BEYOND LOCAL: Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

BEYOND LOCAL: Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Sage notched the 11th triumph for poodles of various sizes at Westminster; only wire fox terriers have won more
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