Finding a life PAD
      One family in Barrie will have an extra special holiday season this December, thanks to the County of Simcoe's public access defibrillator program. County of Simcoe Paramedic Services responded to a call Thursday morning for assistance at the East Bayfield Community Centre in Barrie. A man suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed in the swimming pool change room.
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Brighten up someone's holiday by giving blood
      Canadian Blood Services is asking residents to be a star this holiday season by donating blood and blood products during the 2007's Brighten a Life holiday blood drive. The Brighten a Life campaign will attempt to collect 1,150 units of blood and sign-up 50 new Partners for Life members from Dec. 3 to Jan.
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Stroud library plans to show off new look
      You are cordially invited to check out the new look of the Stroud branch of the Innisfil Public Library on Tuesday December 18 at 10:00 a.m. The Stroud branch is currently closed for renovations from Friday December 7 to Monday December 17, to replace carpeting in the adult and circulation sections.
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