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National ski championships racing into Collingwood area over March break

National ski championships racing into Collingwood area over March break

Event taking place on local hills for the first time in 30 years
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Hundreds of people form 'freedom line' on Hwy. 11 (10 photos)

Hundreds of people form 'freedom line' on Hwy. 11 (10 photos)

'This is all about beautiful Canadians peacefully protesting as is our right in Canada,' says Barrie resident and traffic co-ordinator
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Upcoming speaker series dips into photography, business branding

Upcoming speaker series dips into photography, business branding

Session will be led by social media experts and will break down three strategies to help businesses stand out
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New pickleball courts should be domed, says Barrie North Winter Tennis owner

New pickleball courts should be domed, says Barrie North Winter Tennis owner

'My angle would be if you’re going to invest that money, why not make it year-round,' says John Wellar
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PLAYING FIELD: It may be cold outside, but are things warming up inside Sadlon Arena?

PLAYING FIELD: It may be cold outside, but are things warming up inside Sadlon Arena?

With the Colts playing one of their best games of the season Thursday and pandemic restrictions being eased, sports columnist looks at what's in store for the upstart squad
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Another weekend, another protest convoy rolls through Barrie (5 photos)

Another weekend, another protest convoy rolls through Barrie (5 photos)

Convoy was scheduled to leave Vaughan Mills, make its way to Barrie and then head north on Highway 400 to Highway 11
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REMEMBER THIS: J.H. Bennett and 'Old Time Stuff' (4 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: J.H. Bennett and 'Old Time Stuff' (4 photos)

This week's Remember This looks back at J.H. Bennett, who was born in Barrie in 1857 and was heavily involved in the community
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Ontario reports 253 COVID patients in ICU, 18 new deaths

Ontario reports 253 COVID patients in ICU, 18 new deaths

Saturday's report includes 795 COVID-positive patients in hospital
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Warminster intersection 'an accident waiting to happen'

Warminster intersection 'an accident waiting to happen'

Warminster resident starts petition for traffic lights to be installed along busy Highway 12 in Oro-Medonte community
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LETTER: Springwater resident calls for action — not reports — to fight destructive caterpillars

LETTER: Springwater resident calls for action — not reports — to fight destructive caterpillars

'Left unchecked, this could end up costing the residents of Springwater thousands of dollars in devaluation of their property,' says letter-writer
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