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McCann, Aylwin spar over using councillor expense account for upcoming bicycle event

McCann, Aylwin spar over using councillor expense account for upcoming bicycle event

'I find this amendment actually incredibly inappropriate and disrespectful for a couple of reasons,' says Coun. Keenan Aylwin
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From food to toys, computer whiz unleashes new store for pets (6 photos)

From food to toys, computer whiz unleashes new store for pets (6 photos)

'Customers showing us pictures of their horses, dogs, or cats. It’s the lovely part of retail, meeting people,' says Tack N Bark owner
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County providing funding to plant trees around the region

County providing funding to plant trees around the region

Volunteer tree plantings taking place in the coming weeks in Springwater, Oro-Medonte and Adjala-Tosorontio townships
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Canada's Wonderland opens Saturday with numerous events on tap this summer

Canada's Wonderland opens Saturday with numerous events on tap this summer

Canada’s Wonderland will feature fireworks, summer festivals and world-class, live entertainment in 2022
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Youth pleads guilty to first-degree murder in 2019 foster-home stabbing

Youth pleads guilty to first-degree murder in 2019 foster-home stabbing

The deceased, a 15-year-old boy, suffered wounds to his neck as well as a punctured lung, liver, bicep and defensive injuries to his right hand
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Crown seeks 7-year sentence for fraudster who stole millions

Crown seeks 7-year sentence for fraudster who stole millions

More than 500 people bilked out of combined $29 million, leading some to lose their life savings and retirement incomes
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Province antes up more than $1M to help Barrie-area workforce

Province antes up more than $1M to help Barrie-area workforce

'By investing in our community, we will inevitably see that investment returned through the creation of further jobs and economic development,' says local MPP
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Volunteers take part in community cleanup at Innisfil Beach (8 photos)

Volunteers take part in community cleanup at Innisfil Beach (8 photos)

Community volunteers came out on Sunday morning to help clean up Innisfil Beach Park
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New YMCA program focuses on anxiety, depression among young people during pandemic

New YMCA program focuses on anxiety, depression among young people during pandemic

Seven-week program, for people aged 18-30, provides access to support networks and mental health services
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From tiny house to massive highrise, more big plans in store for Sophia St. (5 photos)

From tiny house to massive highrise, more big plans in store for Sophia St. (5 photos)

Black Creek Group requires rezoning for 21-storey building with 257 units along Sophia, McDonald and Clapperton streets
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