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One of the hallmarks of our society is storytelling. We consume a lot of stories. You are reading the newspaper. We go to movies and plays. We watch television daily, sometimes too much. Now we surf the web looking for stories.
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Local SportsColts trample Wolves in opener Posted 1 day
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The game was at a crossroads. Down a goal early to the Sudbur y Wolves in their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series-opener on Thursday, the Barrie Colts appeared frazzled, tense and in some danger.
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Local NewsWork to begin soon at beachfront park Posted 1 day
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Construction will soon be underway to build new change room and concession stand facilities in Couchiching Beach Park, said Dan Cousins, superintendent of facilities.
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Local NewsOvercrowding in jails blamed on judges Posted 1 day
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Provincial officials say it's judges and justices of the peace who are making Ontario's jails crowded, not the government. According to reports, about 70% of inmates in provincial jails are on remand, as opposed to serving a jail sentence imposed by the courts.
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Local NewsATV riders, township still at loggerheads Posted 1 day
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As snowmobilers put away their sleds for the season, all-terrain vehicle riders are gearing up for a summer of hitting the trails. This may not be as easy for riders in Oro-Medonte, who are still not allowed on municipal roads in the township.
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