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Three Barrie residents among 25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Three Barrie residents among 25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Region's new cases include 22 unvaccinated people and three fully vaccinated individuals; Seven of today's cases linked to outbreak at Penetang superjail
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This week in BarrieToday+: Fill your freezer just in time for winter!

This week in BarrieToday+: Fill your freezer just in time for winter!

Plus enter for a chance to win a gift card from Beauty FX
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Deadline at midnight to place orders for Rotary's 'Pasta and Pinot for Polio' fundraiser

Deadline at midnight to place orders for Rotary's 'Pasta and Pinot for Polio' fundraiser

Meal includes choice of four pastas, Caesar or garden salad, bread and butter, two homemade cannolis and bottle of Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir
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For new shop owner, it's a little piece of candy heaven (10 photos)

For new shop owner, it's a little piece of candy heaven (10 photos)

'I had the opportunity through a family member to go out on a larger scale and I went for it,' says owner of Candy Heaven Exotic Snax and Pop Shop on Dunlop Street West
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Ontario reports 304 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 304 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates noted 537 recoveries and four new deaths
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Demolition begins at former Penetanguishene high school

Demolition begins at former Penetanguishene high school

Town purchased the property from the public school board last year for nearly $1.3 million
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LETTER: Property manager calls city's proposed licensing rules an 'assault' on small landlords

LETTER: Property manager calls city's proposed licensing rules an 'assault' on small landlords

'This cost will inevitably be passed on to the tenant, through rent increases, and adjusted market rent,' says letter-writer
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YMCA officials hope to bring council 'up to speed' on possible H-Block plans for new facility

YMCA officials hope to bring council 'up to speed' on possible H-Block plans for new facility

'At this time, we are not looking into any other sites,' YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka president says of property beside downtown library branch
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Enjoy the little things.
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City, BIA hammering out new financial deal for downtown projects

City, BIA hammering out new financial deal for downtown projects

'To put simply, building Meridian Place was a watershed moment for the vitality of downtown,' says Coun. Sergio Morales
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