NAB construction four to six weekes behind schedule
by Michelle Minnoch
      The construction of the New Administrative Building (NAB) is four to six weeks behind schedule due to labour disruptions, including a strike by the roofers and crane operators. David Main informed council Aecon Construction is getting back up to speed on the projects after the setback.
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RVH gets $20 million boost from Simcoe County
      Royal Victoria Hospital's Phase 1 expansion is one step closer to reality following today's approval of a $20 million commitment to the project by the County of Simcoe.
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OFAH Tackle Share hooks in Family Fishing Weekend July 6-8
Fish without a licence this weekend in Ontario
      O.F.A.H. Tackle Share. The name says it all because the concept is simple: Make opportunities to go fishing as easy as signing out a book from a local library. Encouraging kids and adults to go fishing is exactly what inspired the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters to develop its national...
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      Marilyn Pillar received her 10 year Service Recognition Pin for her work at the Innisfil Public Library at council Wednesday evening. (l - r) Mayor Brian Jackson, Councilor Rod Boynton, Marilyn Pillar, Chief Librarian Lillian Owen.
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News from GICC - Western Hemisphere travel initiative
      If you find yourself perplexed about when passports will be required at the US border, you're not alone. A scan of media reports over the last few weeks will reveal at least three different deadlines for the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) at land and sea crossin...
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NEWS
by Dianne Hubbard
      Here is the news for this week: Next Sunday Dinner will be held on July 22, at 5:00pm for $8.50 per plate. The Menu is: Roast Beef with Gravy Yorkshire Pudding Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Contact Beverly Pring at 456- 0704 or Dianne Hubbard at 431- 5344 or Bob Wilkinson at 436- 5197 for reserva...
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      This evening starting at 7 p.m., the Huronia Rose Society will be holding their Rose Show at the South Shore Community Centre on Lakeshore Drive in Barrie.
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COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Susan Stein
      Cookstown Grade 8 grads The first significant milestone in a student's life, graduating from grade 8, was held for Cookstown Central Public School on Wednesday, June 27, at Bear Creek Secondary School's auditorium. It was the school's principal Chris Russel's address, which brought this speci...
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LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow
      I hope that everyone had a very happy Canada Day on the weekend. There was a nice little parade on Saturday, June 30th that ended at the RCL Branch 547 for some festivities. Right next door, the Baptist Church was holding their yard sale, so there was something for everyone to make for an enjoyabl...
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Low water condition in Nottawasaga strike early
      The Nottawasaga Valley Water Response Team (WRT) working in conjunction with the Provincial Government advises that the average flows within the Nottawasaga River and its tributaries are below or near a Level I low water condition.
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