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'I put the time in': Harris wins second term in Ward 8

'I put the time in': Harris wins second term in Ward 8

'Last time I was afraid to win, this time I was afraid to lose. Maybe a different motivation,' says Jim Harris
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Several familiar faces returning to Essa Township council

Several familiar faces returning to Essa Township council

Only one new name added to council as Liana Maltby beats Ron Henderson in Ward 3
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COLUMN: Gratefully ungrateful, from colds to COVID

COLUMN: Gratefully ungrateful, from colds to COVID

Reporter begrudgingly finally caught COVID. He looks at what's changed — and what hasn't — about being sick in the past few years
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Fowler 'over the moon' to be elected Innisfil deputy mayor

Fowler 'over the moon' to be elected Innisfil deputy mayor

'There are jobs that feed the family, and there are jobs that feed the soul. This feeds the soul,' says town's newly elected deputy mayor
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McIsaac rides 'the high road' to become Orillia's new mayor

McIsaac rides 'the high road' to become Orillia's new mayor

'He’s an amazing man, a world-class businessman, and we are lucky to have him as the mayor of Orillia,' supporter says at election night party
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Riepma 'delighted' by return to council in Ward 1

Riepma 'delighted' by return to council in Ward 1

Two issues Riepma says he plans to focus on this term include repairing local roads and property standards
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Hamilton eager to strike community task force in Ward 10

Hamilton eager to strike community task force in Ward 10

'I look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working collaboratively to make Barrie an even better place to work, live and thrive,' says Bryn Hamilton
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Greenlaw defeats four-term mayor in Oro-Medonte

Greenlaw defeats four-term mayor in Oro-Medonte

Former councillor Randy Greenlaw is only one from past term voted in; 'The community has spoken,' he says
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Ward leaves 22-year council career with 'no regrets'

Ward leaves 22-year council career with 'no regrets'

'I aimed to win, but if I lost I knew I would go on with my life. I have many things I want to do,' says longtime Barrie city councillor
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