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Landmark sign, McCann's 'passion project,' gets its funding and on time

Landmark sign, McCann's 'passion project,' gets its funding and on time

'It’s inspiration, and that inspiration I hope will trigger some creativity and, most importantly, it’s about having fun,' Ward 10 councillor says of 'Love Barrie' sign
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Lakehead University to host virtual open house Oct. 16

Lakehead University to host virtual open house Oct. 16

'You can begin having important conversations that will help you personalize and shape your academic journey,' said Lakehead official
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Innisfil resident faces charges following 'offensive weapons' call, firearms seized

Innisfil resident faces charges following 'offensive weapons' call, firearms seized

Police say the 44-year-old suspect tried to get into a neighbour's residence while carrying a handgun
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Housing market 'a cruel game of musical chairs' for many buyers, says Hudak

Housing market 'a cruel game of musical chairs' for many buyers, says Hudak

'Archaic rules and regulations are holding up new developments and exacerbating the problem,' says Ontario Real Estate Association CEO
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SCENE SETTER: Punk rock royals The Anti-Queens coming to Barrie this week

SCENE SETTER: Punk rock royals The Anti-Queens coming to Barrie this week

Wednesday's show at The Queens will also include grunge-rock trio Foolproof as well as Barrie’s Bigfoot Portal Crisis and Not That I Care
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THEN AND NOW: Chula Vista all abuzz one century ago

THEN AND NOW: Chula Vista all abuzz one century ago

Eye-catching stonework in front of Essa Road home, where Robert King ran his bustling apiary, still remains today
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Ontario reports 535 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 535 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 539 recoveries and two deaths that occurred over the last month
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Once homeless, young man gives away car to help family in need

Once homeless, young man gives away car to help family in need

'Landing in the shelter system was the best thing that could have happened for me,' says Bradford man, who shares his story of struggle and how he was able to rise above
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Midland man finds giant fungi not to be truffled with

Midland man finds giant fungi not to be truffled with

Andrew Scott finds puffball weighing nearly 36 pounds while helping friend harvest crops
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Several vehicles destroyed in Oro-Medonte blaze (3 photos)

Several vehicles destroyed in Oro-Medonte blaze (3 photos)

The incident happened in an industrial area just south of Orillia and several vehicles were destroyed in the early-morning fire
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