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Barrie businesses feted during chamber's annual awards ceremony

Barrie businesses feted during chamber's annual awards ceremony

Barrie chamber says awards are not just about a company’s financial success; they are intended to acknowledge a set of values
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City council backs Innisfil's pursuit of MZO to build RVH south campus

City council backs Innisfil's pursuit of MZO to build RVH south campus

Minister’s zoning order from province would accelerate project; 'Everyone is on record as in favour,' says Mayor Jeff Lehman
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Barrie power outage reduced to around 500 customers (update)

Barrie power outage reduced to around 500 customers (update)

Outages caused by hydro pole fires
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Despite trimming capital budget, funding for proposed performing arts centre unchanged

Despite trimming capital budget, funding for proposed performing arts centre unchanged

'The numbers have been all over the place. There’s been like eight different versions of this project over the years,' says mayor
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Benefit show will delve into Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album

Benefit show will delve into Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album

Annual tribute show and fundraiser, which is in support of Make-A-Wish, will also include material by Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks
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Flap over 'polarizing' thin blue line flag leads to student's suspension, planned protest

Flap over 'polarizing' thin blue line flag leads to student's suspension, planned protest

Bradford student, whose mom is a Barrie police officer, says he's showing support for family members who work in law enforcement; Symbol has 'no place here,' says mayor
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10 new COVID cases in Simcoe County schools today

10 new COVID cases in Simcoe County schools today

New cases being reported today at schools in Barrie, Bradford, Cookstown, Everett, and Cumberland Beach
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Springwater launches new portal for access to public information

Springwater launches new portal for access to public information

CivicWeb Portal will provide residents with better access to agendas, minutes and records
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McHappy Day makes big difference in the lives of Barrie hospital's smallest patients

McHappy Day makes big difference in the lives of Barrie hospital's smallest patients

RVH’s planned expansion will provide more space, privacy for families to be with their infant more comfortably
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Optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused

Optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused

The Ontario Association of Optometrists said in a statement Monday that it had agreed to enter formal negotiations with the Ministry of Health
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