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FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Here's what readers are saying about this week's news

FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Here's what readers are saying about this week's news

This week's hot-button topic is the city's plan to require landlords to obtain a business licence for their rental properties
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Pair of Barrie Baycats named to IBL all-star teams

Pair of Barrie Baycats named to IBL all-star teams

Local native Jake Wilson chosen to first all-star team in the outfield, while right-handed pitcher Juan Benitez selected to the second team
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LETTER: There are better ways to hold absentee landlords accountable

LETTER: There are better ways to hold absentee landlords accountable

'This is definitely an assault on good landlords. ... Ironically, one of my rentals is in the area in question. It’s also one of the best-looking houses in the area,' says letter-writer
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UPDATE: Ontario to lift capacity limits for bars, restaurants, gyms on Monday — source

UPDATE: Ontario to lift capacity limits for bars, restaurants, gyms on Monday — source

Province poised to unveil plan to move beyond current COVID-19 public health restrictions today
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WHY BARRIE: It's full steam ahead for family-run brewery in city's south end (10 photos)

WHY BARRIE: It's full steam ahead for family-run brewery in city's south end (10 photos)

'Barrie is such a wonderful place to live. Even though it’s grown, it still has that small-town feel, and that’s what appeals to us the most,' says Redline owner
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Don't sweat the small things.
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Fall colours beginning to shine through in Barrie (10 photos)

Fall colours beginning to shine through in Barrie (10 photos)

From the North Shore Trail to Sunnidale Park to Military Heritage Park, the autumn colours are beginning to explode
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Orillia OPP detachment 'a source of pride' for police, community: solicitor general

Orillia OPP detachment 'a source of pride' for police, community: solicitor general

Orillia and Barrie OPP detachments amalgamated in Orillia, increasing need for larger facility than the previous one on Peter Street
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Buckle up: Seat-belt manufacturer gets $1.2M from province to expand product line

Buckle up: Seat-belt manufacturer gets $1.2M from province to expand product line

Ontario cabinet minister Vic Fedeli toured the Midland plant before announcing grant for ZA Automotive Canada
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Bear Creek hands Barrie North Vikings their first loss of the season in nail-biter (20 photos)

Bear Creek hands Barrie North Vikings their first loss of the season in nail-biter (20 photos)

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