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Housing gap created by growth outpacing home construction, says professor

Housing gap created by growth outpacing home construction, says professor

'The Barrie area has historically been one of the popular destinations for families coming out of the GTA or the Toronto area,' says author of new study
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Health unit opens more third-dose appointments for priority groups

Health unit opens more third-dose appointments for priority groups

Overwhelming demand prompts health unit to urge over-50 groups to book third dose appointments now
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Persian community celebrates with evening of food, dance and storytelling tonight

Persian community celebrates with evening of food, dance and storytelling tonight

'While we enjoy being together for a night like Yalda, teaching others about our culture is even better,' says director of Barrie association
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Man killed after vehicle leaves highway, crashes into tree (update: driver identified)

Man killed after vehicle leaves highway, crashes into tree (update: driver identified)

Incident happened at about 8 p.m., Wednesday, when car left Highway 400 near Vasey Road; Highway reopened at about 2:30 a.m.
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Police seize $60K worth of cocaine, crack and fentanyl in Muskoka bust

Police seize $60K worth of cocaine, crack and fentanyl in Muskoka bust

Innisfil man faces long list of charges following trafficking investigation in Bracebridge area
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Ontario reports 3,124 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 3,124 new COVID cases Friday

The latest updates also include 1,392 recoveries and five deaths
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4 people suffer life-threatening injuries after crash between pickup, buggy

4 people suffer life-threatening injuries after crash between pickup, buggy

Emergency crews responded to the scene on Grey Road 2 Thursday afternoon
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Midland author explores lives of Second World War airmen at weekend talk

Midland author explores lives of Second World War airmen at weekend talk

'They really were teenagers. Their music was important to them, their pop culture was important to them,' says Malcolm Kelly
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FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Capacity limits, Christmas decorations and development

FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Capacity limits, Christmas decorations and development

'Without enforcement of the masking rules, I am not sure capacity limits alone will help reduce the spread,' says one reader
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Developer says neighbourhood reaction to Essa Rd. plan 'screams' of NIMBY-ism

Developer says neighbourhood reaction to Essa Rd. plan 'screams' of NIMBY-ism

'The same people who on (Dec. 14) said ‘why can’t he stick with 16 townhouses?’… those are the same people who fought it at LPAT,' says developer Sean Mason
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