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'Last acceptable prejudice': Actor launches visibility project to promote body positivity

'Last acceptable prejudice': Actor launches visibility project to promote body positivity

'Representation matters. You can be that representation for someone you didn’t see when you were a kid,' says Greg Carruthers
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Innisfil mom invites young girls to showcase talents in new contest

Innisfil mom invites young girls to showcase talents in new contest

'Girls deserve to be celebrated in all aspects and areas, and that's what we try to highlight,' says Mother-Daughter Empower founder
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Furry Friends finds new homes for 43 cats; 'We would call that a good weekend'

Furry Friends finds new homes for 43 cats; 'We would call that a good weekend'

'She’s just a beautiful cat — she’s so pretty and deserves a good home,' says Noodles' new owner
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'It’s not just plans anymore': Downtown residential development becoming reality (5 photos)

'It’s not just plans anymore': Downtown residential development becoming reality (5 photos)

'After decades of Barrie trying to attract large-scale investment to our downtown, we are now seeing it,' says Barrie mayor
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Business owners eager to 'walk the walk' in downtown Barrie

Business owners eager to 'walk the walk' in downtown Barrie

'It’s not just about the building; it’s about the environment down there and I think that Barrie, downtown, has great potential for that,' says property manager
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THEN AND NOW: Arthur Smith's return coincides with dramatic municipal changes

THEN AND NOW: Arthur Smith's return coincides with dramatic municipal changes

Though he left Barrie for a period of time, Smith returned to the city in 1915 and served as town clerk and treasurer
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Testing captures 1,787 new COVID cases

Testing captures 1,787 new COVID cases

Sunday's report included 17 new deaths and 1,645 recoveries
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LETTER: Cost of controlling invasive phragmites threatens municipal budgets

LETTER: Cost of controlling invasive phragmites threatens municipal budgets

'The dense roots impact municipal infrastructure by clogging drains, ditches and culverts causing road flooding and related damage,' Springwater resident says
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100 km/h wind gusts possible beginning late this morning

100 km/h wind gusts possible beginning late this morning

Strong winds are expected to develop ahead of a cold front moving into the area
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Checkmate! National chess tournament making moves into Collingwood

Checkmate! National chess tournament making moves into Collingwood

New tournament coming to Collingwood May 7 and 8; organizer hopes to attract national grandmasters
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