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City says new Stormwater Climate Action Fund will help push back against climate change

City says new Stormwater Climate Action Fund will help push back against climate change

City of Barrie owns stormwater infrastructure assets valued at more than $1 billion
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Long-term care residents receive activity kits to keep busy, engaged

Long-term care residents receive activity kits to keep busy, engaged

'During these restrictive periods (due to COVID), we saw persons living with dementia experience greater cognitive decline,' says Alzheimer Society official
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Trumpeter swan's greatest advocate passes away at 98

Trumpeter swan's greatest advocate passes away at 98

Harry Lumsden became Member of the Order of Canada in 2004 for outstanding contribution to wildlife management and conservation
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'This is just the beginning': Pop-ups could pave way for permanent market plan

'This is just the beginning': Pop-ups could pave way for permanent market plan

Barrie Bayside Market Area involves converting Maple Avenue transit terminal to a year-round market, and constructing new Barrie Farmers’ Market building nearby
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Federal government lightens travel restrictions in time for March break

Federal government lightens travel restrictions in time for March break

Travellers can opt for rapid antigen test, but they will have to be administered by a lab or healthcare provider, says federal health minister
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Oro-Medonte senior handed 6-year sentence in fatal shooting

Oro-Medonte senior handed 6-year sentence in fatal shooting

'This is a case of someone who not only should have known better, but did know better,' says judge
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Colts forward tapped to play in upcoming Top Prospects Game

Colts forward tapped to play in upcoming Top Prospects Game

Seventeen-year-old Hunter Haight has 13 goals and nine assists for 22 points in 35 games this season in the OHL
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Barrie police community safety and well-being teams hit the streets

Barrie police community safety and well-being teams hit the streets

One team will focus on high-harm occurrences, second team will work closely with partner organizations to respond to certain calls
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Barrie police remind drivers to stay ready for winter driving conditions

Barrie police remind drivers to stay ready for winter driving conditions

City police say taking the time to make sure everything you need is stocked up can keep you and other drivers safer on the road
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Rain, snow, icy conditions possible across Barrie area tomorrow

Rain, snow, icy conditions possible across Barrie area tomorrow

Messy mix of wintry weather arrives Wednesday afternoon, says Environment Canada
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