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Barrie legion honours veterans with special scaled-down service (22 photos)

Barrie legion honours veterans with special scaled-down service (22 photos)

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With no ceremony, seeing people pay respects at cenotaph 'absolutely inspiring' (14 photos)

With no ceremony, seeing people pay respects at cenotaph 'absolutely inspiring' (14 photos)

'This is wonderful to see,' says former Barrie legion president as church bells rang and a bugle could be heard from a window
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County council gives initial approval to $638M budget with 2% tax hike

County council gives initial approval to $638M budget with 2% tax hike

'We have some significant infrastructure needs and there are some really large projects we’re taking on in 2022,' says warden
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Ontario reports 642 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 642 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 422 recoveries and five new deaths
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Early morning bagpipes kick off Remembrance Day in downtown Barrie

Early morning bagpipes kick off Remembrance Day in downtown Barrie

Despite public health measures amid the pandemic, officials finding ways to honour veterans; 'It doesn’t matter if it is the Battle of the Somme or Afghanistan, we need to remember them'
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Barrie students pen personal letters to First World War soldiers

Barrie students pen personal letters to First World War soldiers

Students in Jared Rutledge's Grade 5 class at Terry Fox Elementary School learned about Passchendaele, gas attacks and the creeping barrage
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Three generations of veterans reflect on deployment, art (7 photos)

Three generations of veterans reflect on deployment, art (7 photos)

Three veterans — who served in Afghanistan, Cyprus and England — have distinct artistic styles influenced by their experiences
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Lest we forget.
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Lehman calls on McCann to apologize for 'false' comments

Lehman calls on McCann to apologize for 'false' comments

'It’s disappointing that the councillor has been putting his political ambitions ahead of the good of the city,' says mayor
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Barrie legion creates 'shrine' to fallen soldier Pte. Kevin McKay (5 photos)

Barrie legion creates 'shrine' to fallen soldier Pte. Kevin McKay (5 photos)

Barrie legion official says McKay's parents wanted his medals and other belongings at the Ferris Lane facility; 'His father said this is his home. He belongs here'
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