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Council votes to consult with Indigenous groups on future Canada Day plans

Council votes to consult with Indigenous groups on future Canada Day plans

'To be clear, this is not about cancelling the celebrations of Canada Day,' said Coun. Keenan Aylwin
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Barrie and area

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Barrie and area

Potential hazards include 100 km/h wind gusts, ping pong ball size hail
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Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

The new rule is part of updated provincial guidance issued today on managing virus outbreaks, including in schools
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This week in BarrieToday+: Deadline is approaching for the Village Media Journalism Scholarship Program

This week in BarrieToday+: Deadline is approaching for the Village Media Journalism Scholarship Program

Plus, enter for a chance to win an iPad
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Severn Township man, 71, drowns in MacLean Lake

Severn Township man, 71, drowns in MacLean Lake

Numerous individuals in kayaks and on personal watercraft went into the water to search for the man, say Orillia OPP
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Baycats fall to Jackfish at home on Tuesday

Baycats fall to Jackfish at home on Tuesday

The loss dropped the Baycats to 6-10
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Injured workers' advocates say WSIB surplus resulted from cutbacks

Injured workers' advocates say WSIB surplus resulted from cutbacks

'It’s unbelievable that the WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) would talk about dispersing the funds to employers,' says advocate
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Barrie to give non-profits a boost for affordable housing projects

Barrie to give non-profits a boost for affordable housing projects

'This is quite possibly the most significant thing we have done in probably a year and a half to increase affordability in Barrie,' said Coun. Sergio Morales.
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Ontario reports 324 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 324 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's report also includes 204 recoveries and three deaths
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County to investigate ways to quell LDD moth spread

County to investigate ways to quell LDD moth spread

“We are all in different municipalities and receive complaints and comments about this problem," says Township of Springwater Mayor about the LDD moth caterpillar infestation
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