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Mom 'over the moon' as donations pour in to acquire service dog for daughter

Mom 'over the moon' as donations pour in to acquire service dog for daughter

'I think we are only about $5,000 shy of our goal,' says Barrie mother, including one donation of more than $18,000, to help purchase and train psychiatric service dog
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Anti-racism rally calls on school boards to 'address root issues' (6 photos)

Anti-racism rally calls on school boards to 'address root issues' (6 photos)

'All my kids are mixed and have absolutely seen racism within the Barrie schools they go to,' says frustrated father at rally that attracted about 80 people
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Three new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

Three new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

New cases are being reported today at St. John Paul II and St. Bernadette in Barrie, and St. Marie of the Incarnation in Bradford
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Living Green Barrie's tree-planting campaign eyes quality over quantity

Living Green Barrie's tree-planting campaign eyes quality over quantity

Urban trees are harder and more expensive to plant and have a more difficult time growing to maturity, says Barrie group
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51 new COVID cases reported in Barrie since Wednesday

51 new COVID cases reported in Barrie since Wednesday

The health unit has confirmed 99 new cases in the Simcoe-Muskoka region in today's update
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McCann backs down in public feud with Lehman, apologizes for comments

McCann backs down in public feud with Lehman, apologizes for comments

'I am committed to being more careful with my words in the future,' says Coun. Mike McCann
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Christmas Cheer president says even more families could be in need this year

Christmas Cheer president says even more families could be in need this year

All applications will be processed online and applicants will receive gift cards in lieu of a food hamper this year
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WE ASKED COUNCIL: How well has council functioned this term?

WE ASKED COUNCIL: How well has council functioned this term?

Council divided on how well they think they've been able to work together on the issues facing Barrie
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Barrie man charged with impaired following rollover in Springwater

Barrie man charged with impaired following rollover in Springwater

Provincial police say crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. in the area of Crossland Road and County Road 92
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35-foot Christmas tree prepped, ready for installation at Meridian Place

35-foot Christmas tree prepped, ready for installation at Meridian Place

Approximately 23,000 LED lights will illuminate downtown Barrie square; Noella Festival on Nov. 20 will include tree-lighting celebration
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