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Content is king for Oro-Medonte when trying to rein in tourists

Content is king for Oro-Medonte when trying to rein in tourists

'We did 50 blogs last year and 29 of them were either entirely or partially focused on Oro-Medonte,' says Orillia and Lake Country Tourism official
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Innisfil Town Square closed until June for repairs

Innisfil Town Square closed until June for repairs

Town official says they're 'confident' the square will be 'fully operational in time for summer activities'
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Township mayor apologizes for comments about threatening hospital CEO

Township mayor apologizes for comments about threatening hospital CEO

Hospital corporation board chair condemns mayor's comments about choking hospital official in wake of controversy over transferring beds
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Barrie residents charged in pool installation fraud probe: OPP

Barrie residents charged in pool installation fraud probe: OPP

Police allege 16 different customers lost over $489,000 combined; some clients' yards 'left in disarray with improper installation or, in most cases, the work never started'
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Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival showcase taking place Saturday

Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival showcase taking place Saturday

'Fantastic concert' will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hiway Church on Anne Street
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Orange is the new theme for Communities in Bloom

Orange is the new theme for Communities in Bloom

Barrie taking part in national campaign for 25th year; city also entering international category in 2024
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'Welcome relief': New grocer badly needed downtown, says councillor

'Welcome relief': New grocer badly needed downtown, says councillor

'It is one of the most common concerns that I hear from residents living downtown. Now that it is coming, I urge them to support it,' says Coun. Craig Nixon
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'Beautiful, emotional': Bradford man wins $1M on Lotto 6/49

'Beautiful, emotional': Bradford man wins $1M on Lotto 6/49

Jose Dourado's winning ticket purchased at Bradford #1 Smoke & Variety on Holland Street
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Six-storey housing project on the drawing board for Lockhart Rd.

Six-storey housing project on the drawing board for Lockhart Rd.

Located east of Yonge Street in south Barrie, development would include 75 street townhouses and multi-residential building with around 75 apartments
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Theatre company's deficit expected to be covered by council

Theatre company's deficit expected to be covered by council

'We’re telling the story of Simcoe County, and in particular Barrie, and that’s the value,' says Theatre by the Bay official
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