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At twice the permitted height, 16-storey proposal up in the air at Dunlop, Henry

At twice the permitted height, 16-storey proposal up in the air at Dunlop, Henry

'Can you just clarify why you feel on this site it’s appropriate to ask for twice the height?' asked Mayor Jeff Lehman
'Great bunch of guys' from Simcoe County win $500,000

'Great bunch of guys' from Simcoe County win $500,000

The group has been playing the lottery together for seven years and were excited with their 'first big win,' said group's leader
VIDEO: Premier Ford asks for patience for roll out of vaccine certificates

VIDEO: Premier Ford asks for patience for roll out of vaccine certificates

Premier Ford asks for patience during early days of vaccine certificate rollout, says enforcement will lead with education
Ontario reports 463 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 463 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates noted 783 recoveries and seven deaths
Six-storey, 46-unit condo proposal too much for neighbours on Big Bay Point Rd.

Six-storey, 46-unit condo proposal too much for neighbours on Big Bay Point Rd.

'I’m sure that no one bought their homes with even a whisper of a thought that there would be apartment buildings behind them in the future,' says neighbour
Driver charged with impaired after rollover on Dunlop St.

Driver charged with impaired after rollover on Dunlop St.

Vehicle was westbound on Dunlop in downtown Barrie when it struck a parked car, flipped and came to rest on its roof, says police official
Town staff will explore traffic-calming options at busy Alcona intersection

Town staff will explore traffic-calming options at busy Alcona intersection

'This continues to be a great concern in this community,' says councillor
Going to the gym or out for dinner? Vaccine certificates take effect today

Going to the gym or out for dinner? Vaccine certificates take effect today

Here's what you need to know about the new measure to slow the spread of the virus
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Showers, isolated thunderstorms continue today: Environment Canada

Showers, isolated thunderstorms continue today: Environment Canada

Rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are expected by early Thursday morning, Environment Canada says