Building your business for big profit
      The South Simcoe Business Week is offering a new format this week with a full day seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the KOA Campground, 139 Reive Blvd. Cookstown, Hwy. 89 & 400. Registration deadline is Oct.
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Parents needed for school closure policy
      The Simcoe County District School Board has adopted a policy addressing the process for school closures and consolidation. Policy 2313, Pupil Accommodation Review, was developed in response to new guidelines produced by the Ministry of Education.
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Insurance corner - Animal proofing your home
By Martha Marton
      As more and more homes are built and people live in areas previously occupied only by animals of the 4 footed variety, it is inevitable that some of these animals will try to make our homes their own. Animals can be removed humanly by a reputable animal removal service, but the best way to avoid ...
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Essa residents thanked for cooperation
By Richard Blanchard
      Essa township fire chief Paul Macdonald expressed his thanks last week to township residents for adhering to the bans on open fires during the past summer.
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