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Town council rescinds former CAO's Order of Collingwood following judicial inquiry

Town council rescinds former CAO's Order of Collingwood following judicial inquiry

'Council can do what they wish to do. It’s up to them,' says Houghton; Town also rescinds its membership in Ontario Municipal Water Association
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City, YMCA closing in on deal for H-Block property in downtown Barrie

City, YMCA closing in on deal for H-Block property in downtown Barrie

'I can say that discussions with the Y are continuing and quite positive concerning the new building at the H-Block,' says mayor
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Health unit reports 5 more Simcoe County residents succumb to COVID

Health unit reports 5 more Simcoe County residents succumb to COVID

Nine more people hospitalized; limited testing captures 325 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka
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Postal delivery cancelled in Barrie today over weather concerns

Postal delivery cancelled in Barrie today over weather concerns

Canada Post encourages Barrie residents to clear ice from their walkways, stairs and driveways
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What improvements would you like to see at St. Vincent Park? City wants to know

What improvements would you like to see at St. Vincent Park? City wants to know

Blake Street park’s playground and amenities will be updated this year as part of Barrie’s Playground Revitalization Program
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Massie mines gold at world championships, now sets sights on Beijing

Massie mines gold at world championships, now sets sights on Beijing

Barrie native, 26, won gold in the snowboard-cross event on Saturday at World Para Snow Sports Championship in Lillehammer
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Extreme cold expected tonight, Wednesday morning: Health unit

Extreme cold expected tonight, Wednesday morning: Health unit

Temperatures ranging from minus-28  to minus-40 Celsius expected
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EVERYTHING KING: When Old Man Winter strikes, are you prepared?

EVERYTHING KING: When Old Man Winter strikes, are you prepared?

Stranded on a snowy highway? In this week's Everything King, Wendy has some ideas on how to be ready for the next storm, and it might even include some Depends
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Transport truck crashes through median on Hwy. 400 near Essa Rd.

Transport truck crashes through median on Hwy. 400 near Essa Rd.

No injuries following crash in northbound lanes through Barrie
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'Fuzzy partner': Pet owners to the rescue! (10 photos)

'Fuzzy partner': Pet owners to the rescue! (10 photos)

'I don’t wish any animal to be outside on a day like today. It’s nice to take them off the street and give them a home. And they pay us back in so many ways, too', says Barrie resident
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