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Who should clear snow from downtown sidewalks? Question falls to committee

Who should clear snow from downtown sidewalks? Question falls to committee

'This is a service that doesn’t exist today and it’s not affecting businesses,' says Coun. Robert Thomson
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Business owner offers vacant building as potential warming centre

Business owner offers vacant building as potential warming centre

'With the support of the city, our community partners and a very generous private donor, we are working to create an alternate space for people to access for this winter season,' says John Howard Society official
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Up to 80 km/h winds expected today: Environment Canada

Up to 80 km/h winds expected today: Environment Canada

High winds may toss loose objects and cause tree branches to break. Local power outages are also possible, Environment Canada says
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Make the most of every day
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Strong winds with 80 km/h gusts possible on Thursday

Strong winds with 80 km/h gusts possible on Thursday

The winds are expected to develop overnight or early Thursday morning
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In-person, online students both suffer through hybrid model, teachers say

In-person, online students both suffer through hybrid model, teachers say

'If I take my attention from the 22 (in the classroom), they lose interest and likewise for the student who is online,' Nottawasaga Pines teacher says at Barrie rally
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Increase in local COVID patients 'concerning' with new variant on the horizon

Increase in local COVID patients 'concerning' with new variant on the horizon

'We’re all a little bit disheartened to see another variant, but it was going to be a matter of time,' says RVH physician
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McCann hopes to build 'some chemistry' with more pickleball courts

McCann hopes to build 'some chemistry' with more pickleball courts

'It’s come to a supply-and-demand scenario that we have way more demand than we have supply,' says councillor, adding players are driving elsewhere to play
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Pedestrian in critical condition following Stayner collision

Pedestrian in critical condition following Stayner collision

55-year-old Clearview resident airlifted Toronto-area trauma centre and remains in critical but stable condition
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Frazer has been located, returned to his owner

Frazer has been located, returned to his owner

'I’m sure if the dog would talk it would be an interesting tale he could tell,' says Barrie police official
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