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LETTER: New garbage bins will take over garage, driveway

LETTER: New garbage bins will take over garage, driveway

Reader says they can't block their driveway with bins in case of emergency and can’t expect contractor to move them after snowfall
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LETTER: Barrie's garbage changes should benefit most

LETTER: Barrie's garbage changes should benefit most

'My only concern will be how do we deal with extra volume that won't fit in the containers supplied? Presently, we just put another bag,' says letter writer
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LETTER: City waste collection changes 'daunting' for seniors

LETTER: City waste collection changes 'daunting' for seniors

'As we’re in our mid-70s with health issues, it will be awfully tough to manoeuvre these containers into place,' says reader
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LETTER: You shouldn't need sports package to watch Grey Cup

LETTER: You shouldn't need sports package to watch Grey Cup

'This is a national disgrace that excluded thousands without cable TV sports packages,' says letter writer
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LETTER: More housing will destroy village's 'peaceful atmosphere'

LETTER: More housing will destroy village's 'peaceful atmosphere'

Creating wildlife trail/park in Stroud would benefit community and our planet, reader argues
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LETTER: Cuban refugee story a reminder of what we have

LETTER: Cuban refugee story a reminder of what we have

Letter writer provides perspective on how 'incredibly blessed' we are to be living in Canada
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LETTER: Saving church organ would be music to reader's ears

LETTER: Saving church organ would be music to reader's ears

'I sincerely hope that the organ will not be destroyed — that it will be dismantled and installed elsewhere, hopefully in Barrie,' resident says of St. Andrew's fire
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LETTER: Orillia 'does pretty well' with waterfront parks

LETTER: Orillia 'does pretty well' with waterfront parks

Orillia resident urges Barrie letter writer to visit Sunshine City to see public waterfront for himself
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LETTER: Gowan St. sidewalk 'carpeted' with salt

LETTER: Gowan St. sidewalk 'carpeted' with salt

'I am very concerned about this trend and wish local governments could have more jurisdiction to decide their own salt levels,' says reader
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LETTER: Orillia can look to Barrie for waterfront inspiration

LETTER: Orillia can look to Barrie for waterfront inspiration

'The mayor and members of Orillia’s council really should take a short drive south where they could see Barrie’s waterfront park,' says letter writer
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