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Browning Trail resident scares visitors into helping Hunger to Hope program (6 photos)

Browning Trail resident scares visitors into helping Hunger to Hope program (6 photos)

'I used to be an average, typical mom and would decorate the lawn a little bit. It kind of grew from there...,' says Rosemarie Mckenzie
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Plenty of jarring Halloween houses to behold around Barrie (14 photos)

Plenty of jarring Halloween houses to behold around Barrie (14 photos)

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Barrington seniors residence holding bake sale this weekend

Barrington seniors residence holding bake sale this weekend

All proceeds will be donated to the senior therapy program at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
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Provincial police raise awareness around opioid use among young people

Provincial police raise awareness around opioid use among young people

Nottawasaga OPP highlight some of the signs of opioid use, including rapid weight loss and changes in sleep patterns
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School board investigating rape threat, racial slur sent to Black student

School board investigating rape threat, racial slur sent to Black student

‘This morning, a little girl will be forced sit in class beside her abusers,’ advocacy group Parents of Black Children posts on social media
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Two new COVID school cases reported today at Hewitt's Creek, Assikinack

Two new COVID school cases reported today at Hewitt's Creek, Assikinack

Assikinack now has four cases and one classroom closure, while Hewitt's Creek has one case and one classroom closure
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Labour group unhappy with province's plan to dole out WSIB surplus to employers

Labour group unhappy with province's plan to dole out WSIB surplus to employers

'There are no reductions to the benefits and services injured workers receive,' Barrie-area MPP says of proposed changes
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Lifting capacity limits at local recreation centres begins Friday

Lifting capacity limits at local recreation centres begins Friday

By Nov. 1, capacity limits will be lifted for programs, fitness, and pool activities
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Oro-Medonte senior who died of COVID linked to hockey league outbreak

Oro-Medonte senior who died of COVID linked to hockey league outbreak

'He is leaving an enormous hole in our family and our community of friends that feels impossible to ever fill,' says daughter; 15 people were infected
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Owen Sound doc's licence suspended following COVID-19 medical exemption restriction

Owen Sound doc's licence suspended following COVID-19 medical exemption restriction

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has suspended Dr. Rochagne Kilian's certificate of registration
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