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'I just get angry, terribly angry': Another neighbourhood facing height, density concerns

'I just get angry, terribly angry': Another neighbourhood facing height, density concerns

Su Murdoch, who has lived at 47 Rodney St. since 1981, calls nearby development 'monstrous'
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

The morning commute will likely be impacted due to snow falling heavily at times, Environment Canada says
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Barrie musician continues to hit all the right notes on world stage

Barrie musician continues to hit all the right notes on world stage

Madison Mueller's newest single, Sweet Bitterness, received four nominations for 'Song of the Year’ at four different indie award shows
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Ontario Liberal leader says Lehman will be uncontested for BSOM nomination

Ontario Liberal leader says Lehman will be uncontested for BSOM nomination

'I’ve known Jeff for years. I’ve seen firsthand how he performs. We are so aligned on so many of the important issues for Barrie and for Ontario,' says Del Duca
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'Constantly changing': Meet your downtown Barrie cobblers (5 photos)

'Constantly changing': Meet your downtown Barrie cobblers (5 photos)

Paul Duncan and fellow cobbler Leanne Vanderboor 'repair just about anything that’s a leather product'
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'Watershed moment': Lehman's departure from city politics opens door in mayor's race

'Watershed moment': Lehman's departure from city politics opens door in mayor's race

Former Barrie-area MP Alex Nuttall confirms he will run for Barrie mayor; Natalie Harris the only other confirmed candidate
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'Bigger than life': Former CKVR sportscaster Kevin Marks dies at age 64 (4 photos)

'Bigger than life': Former CKVR sportscaster Kevin Marks dies at age 64 (4 photos)

'He was the funniest man I’ve ever known in my life and truly one of the most caring,' says longtime friend and former colleague
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Board trustees argue over wish list for new schools in Simcoe County

Board trustees argue over wish list for new schools in Simcoe County

Board endorsed list of five projects, including addition at Ardagh Bluffs Elementary School in Barrie and new elementary school in Angus
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Lehman 'all-in' for provincial campaign, won't seek re-election as mayor

Lehman 'all-in' for provincial campaign, won't seek re-election as mayor

Lehman, Barrie's mayor since 2010, seeking Liberal nomination in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte for June 2 election
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