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Local family's rink pays homage to Barrie Sharks (5 photos)

Local family's rink pays homage to Barrie Sharks (5 photos)

Unique neighbourhood rink and annual snow sculpture has become a tradition and became a 'godsend' during two years of pandemic shutdowns
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Stevenson Memorial Hospital moving ahead with expansion plans

Stevenson Memorial Hospital moving ahead with expansion plans

Completion of Stage 2 allows the hospital to begin detailed architectural design work
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It's time to have your say about Barrie's wayfinding signs

It's time to have your say about Barrie's wayfinding signs

City is asking residents to provide feedback about their experience navigating Barrie’s downtown and waterfront using the existing signage
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Beware of 'emergency, grandparent' scams targeting seniors: OPP

Beware of 'emergency, grandparent' scams targeting seniors: OPP

Suspects contact seniors or family members claiming that their grandchild or family member was in an accident, charged with an offence or is ill
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Upper Canada Mall hosting job fair this week

Upper Canada Mall hosting job fair this week

Swarovski, Roots, Michael Kors and Aerie among 19 retailers hiring
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Health unit switches to walk-ins only for vaccine clinics

Health unit switches to walk-ins only for vaccine clinics

Clinics run noon to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends
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Health unit reports 196 new COVID cases, 4 deaths

Health unit reports 196 new COVID cases, 4 deaths

16 people from the region in hospital with COVID, 6 in ICUs
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'Seizing the moment': Ontario, feds pump millions into Honda upgrades

'Seizing the moment': Ontario, feds pump millions into Honda upgrades

'This will assure Honda builds the next generation of hybrid vehicles right here. The cars of the future will be built here in Alliston,' said Premier Doug Ford
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CANADA: Travellers coming to Canada will no longer need COVID test

CANADA: Travellers coming to Canada will no longer need COVID test

Official announcement is expected later this week
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Local lawyer helps First Nations communities win $8-billion lawsuit

Local lawyer helps First Nations communities win $8-billion lawsuit

'We wanted to ... get clean drinking water in communities as quickly as possible. I just feel happy and proud to have been involved in the solution,' says Stephanie Willsey
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