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Bradford Bypass could have far-reaching effects on communities: Coalition

Bradford Bypass could have far-reaching effects on communities: Coalition

Environmental group says impacts on residents, drinking water, climate targets, and farmland need to be considered
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Multiple arrest made following Bradford home invasion

Multiple arrest made following Bradford home invasion

South Simcoe police executed several search warrants, recovering stolen property
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Free ride coming for bus users connecting to provincial transit

Free ride coming for bus users connecting to provincial transit

Province scrapping some local transit fares for riders using GO Transit to connect to and from their local transit systems
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With patio season right around the corner, soon time to pop open those umbrellas again

With patio season right around the corner, soon time to pop open those umbrellas again

'It’s important that we provide safe opportunities for people to participate in their community again,' says downtown councillor
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Health unit reports 6 COVID deaths, 3 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit reports 6 COVID deaths, 3 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka

The local health unit confirms 46 COVID-related deaths during month of February
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Holly Community Centre officially takes on new name through sponsorship deal

Holly Community Centre officially takes on new name through sponsorship deal

South-end recreation centre now known as Peggy Hill Team Community Centre as part of 8-year pact with city
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Pay hikes coming down the pike for Barrie's next mayor, councillors

Pay hikes coming down the pike for Barrie's next mayor, councillors

'If there is reasonable compensation provided, more people will see their way clear to run for council,' says Coun. Clare Riepma
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Nitro tracks down suspected impaired driver following crash

Nitro tracks down suspected impaired driver following crash

Sunderland man, 33, faces several charges, including resisting arrest and failing to remain at the scene of a collision
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Barrie hospital's popular 50/50 draw surpasses $1M in prize money paid out

Barrie hospital's popular 50/50 draw surpasses $1M in prize money paid out

'The community has rallied around the (RVH) Auxiliary once again and we are very grateful,' says president
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EVERYTHING KING: Spruce up your own home for you, not the real-estate market

EVERYTHING KING: Spruce up your own home for you, not the real-estate market

In this week's Everything King, Wendy suggests it's time to move yourself to the top of the priority list
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