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Barrie animal shelter receives $27K grant to prepare more cats for adoption

Barrie animal shelter receives $27K grant to prepare more cats for adoption

Funding for Furry Friends from PetSmart charity will cover fees for pediatric spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines and microchips
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Accuracy of prime farmland mapping in municipal comprehensive review questioned

Accuracy of prime farmland mapping in municipal comprehensive review questioned

Report indicates 'number of differences' between what province, county and town identify as prime agriculture within Innisfil’s boundaries
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Court decision clears way for development at long-dormant Allandale station property

Court decision clears way for development at long-dormant Allandale station property

Years-long legal battle 'cast a shadow on planning for the future of the site. ... With this decision, that shadow is lifted,' says mayor
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Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 2 deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations today

Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 2 deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations today

About 90% of the region's acute care beds are currently occupied with both COVID-positive and other patients
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Health unit starting COVID vaccine clinics at elementary schools next week

Health unit starting COVID vaccine clinics at elementary schools next week

Clinics will operate during school hours for eligible students (kindergarten to Grade 8 with parental consent) and staff of the host school
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This week in BarrieToday+: Have you entered for a chance to win $1000?

This week in BarrieToday+: Have you entered for a chance to win $1000?

Plus, an exclusive, fun recipe for the entire family shared through our +member email
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Barrie resident among drivers charged with impaired by South Simcoe police

Barrie resident among drivers charged with impaired by South Simcoe police

Three people facing charges as police investigate three separate incidents Tuesday in Bradford and Innisfil
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506 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 89 new deaths

506 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 89 new deaths

Limited testing captures 5,368 new cases Wednesday
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Casino Rama all-in to reopen next week, 'optimistic' about plans

Casino Rama all-in to reopen next week, 'optimistic' about plans

'We are very pleased to be re-opening and to be bringing staff back,' says Gateway Casinos official of Monday reopening
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BREAKING: Courts toss Allandale Station lawsuits against city, individuals

BREAKING: Courts toss Allandale Station lawsuits against city, individuals

'The city never backed down from this lawsuit because we knew we acted properly. It took us over a decade, but finally our efforts and patience have been validated,' says mayor
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