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Environmental groups calling for increased 'targets' to protect Lake Simcoe

Environmental groups calling for increased 'targets' to protect Lake Simcoe

Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition and Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition are stepping up action while the province is reviewing the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan
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You'll get best benefits of Kombucha if you brew your own

You'll get best benefits of Kombucha if you brew your own

This week, licensed nutritionist Nonie De Long explains the merits and drawbacks of this healthy 'adult-tasting', probiotics-infused drink
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Tapestry of Taste serves up world of flavours <b>(9 photos)</b>

Tapestry of Taste serves up world of flavours (9 photos)

Tapestry of Taste International Food and Craft Beer Festival continues all weekend in East Gwillimbury, featuring food, craft beer, fun and music
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EV charging stations needed to end 'dead zone' between Newmarket, Barrie

EV charging stations needed to end 'dead zone' between Newmarket, Barrie

Tesla electric vehicle owner urges town to consider adding charging stations
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<b>CANADA:</b> People living with disabilities are the most underrepresented employment equity group

CANADA: People living with disabilities are the most underrepresented employment equity group

Economic benefits of workplace diversity has not yet demonstrably boosted opportunities for the 20 per cent of working-age Canadians who live with a disability
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Newmarket's champion drum, bugle corps demanded dedication

Newmarket's champion drum, bugle corps demanded dedication

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod tells the story of the Ambassadors, which became a 'life-changing force' for its members from Newmarket, Aurora and Bradford
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

A mix of sun and cloud today
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> New autism detection technique hopes to remove barriers to early diagnosis

BEYOND LOCAL: New autism detection technique hopes to remove barriers to early diagnosis

The technique analyzes how children scan faces
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Condoms, cannabis, country music: Boots and Hearts this weekend

Condoms, cannabis, country music: Boots and Hearts this weekend

While OPP brace for traffic tie-ups, this year's event will feature some limit-pushing vendors focused on condoms and cannabis
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OPP tally 4 deaths, more than 8,300 traffic violations over long weekend

OPP tally 4 deaths, more than 8,300 traffic violations over long weekend

Aggressive drivers dominated the traffic offence categories, with officers laying 4,837 speeding charges and 148 stunt driving/racing charges
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