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Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 488 recoveries and four new deaths
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Car driver, bike rider flee the scene after 'head-scratcher' evening crash

Car driver, bike rider flee the scene after 'head-scratcher' evening crash

'It’s very rare to have a cyclist not get injured in a collision like that, be thrown from their bike, let alone as soon as the ambulance arrives, turn around and run away,' says Barrie police official
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LETTER: Enforcement against bad landlords shouldn't hurt the good ones

LETTER: Enforcement against bad landlords shouldn't hurt the good ones

'There are plenty of responsible landlords who will now pay the price for the irresponsible ones,' says letter-writer
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City marching toward connected Bryne Dr. to further open up Barrie's south end

City marching toward connected Bryne Dr. to further open up Barrie's south end

Ward councillor calls Bryne Drive project 'long overdue'; Critical north-south link will connect Mapleview Drive and Essa Road
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Have a great day!
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City reviews tornado response and recovery, identifies areas for improvement

City reviews tornado response and recovery, identifies areas for improvement

'While the consensus is we managed the incident effectively, there are still areas we could further refine,' city says
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Five highlights from Simcoe County's public sessions on growth planning

Five highlights from Simcoe County's public sessions on growth planning

Public feedback on the County of Simcoe’s municipal comprehensive review will be accepted until Nov. 12
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Innisfil fishing around for artists to brighten up local ice huts

Innisfil fishing around for artists to brighten up local ice huts

'I’m excited to see the colourful displays that our talented local artists come up with,' says mayor
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Three new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County schools today

Three new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County schools today

New cases are in Midland, Collingwood and Tottenham
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RVH becomes Canada's first health-care setting to unveil Downie-Wenjack Legacy Space

RVH becomes Canada's first health-care setting to unveil Downie-Wenjack Legacy Space

'This launch is an important step toward truth and reconciliation,' says Indigenous patient navigator at Barrie hospital's cancer care centre
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