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Missing elderly woman found in Angus, pronounced dead at hospital

Missing elderly woman found in Angus, pronounced dead at hospital

Jana Kilkorka was discovered in Angus at approximately 10:34 a.m., Saturday, and later died in hospital
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Mother hopes canine friend will help heal daughter's mental-health struggles

Mother hopes canine friend will help heal daughter's mental-health struggles

Barrie mom says her 12-year-old daughter would benefit greatly from psychiatric service dog; 'She wants to be a normal kid again'
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SCENE SETTER: Lights around Kempenfelt Community Players stage warming up again

SCENE SETTER: Lights around Kempenfelt Community Players stage warming up again

'Local theatre is a lifeline for so many, a second home to some, and an escape from reality for others,' says Renee Cingolani
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REMEMBER THIS: Soldier Stories — Bring no telegrams here, please

REMEMBER THIS: Soldier Stories — Bring no telegrams here, please

There was a time when the postman was a joy to behold and the telegraph delivery boy was the most unwelcome visitor imaginable
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Ontario reports 508 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 508 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 370 recoveries and three deaths that occurred over the last month
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Province will pay superjail policing costs for 2020 and 2021, but town on the hook after that

Province will pay superjail policing costs for 2020 and 2021, but town on the hook after that

Solicitor General directs ministry to work with Penetanguishene to understand impacts and will re-evaluate costs six months after OPP billing model goes into effect
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LETTER: Labour group still has many questions around WSIB changes

LETTER: Labour group still has many questions around WSIB changes

'It is a tragedy how the compensation board has enjoyed such surplus on the backs of injured workers and their families and pushed many into poverty,' says letter-writer
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Kindness of friends, strangers 'feeds soul' of cancer survivor

Kindness of friends, strangers 'feeds soul' of cancer survivor

'There have been so many people who have stepped forward and helped me and it’s just been amazing and transformative,' says Orillia woman
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

You look GREAT today!
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Boards report 45 active COVID cases in county schools

Boards report 45 active COVID cases in county schools

Most of the cases are in Barrie schools, including Algonquin Ridge, Assikinack, Ferndale Woods, Bear Creek, and Innisdale
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