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Orbit Transit Hub receives MZO approval

Orbit Transit Hub receives MZO approval

'This is an exciting community-building project and I am proud to be able to support the Orbit transit hub,' says minister Steve Clark
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'Poorly maintained' boulevards could come with a fine; issue referred to committee

'Poorly maintained' boulevards could come with a fine; issue referred to committee

Council did pass a motion that city staff investigate ways to encourage naturalized boulevard gardens to reduce the need for grass maintenance
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Procurement on federal contracts requires five per cent Indigenous participation

Procurement on federal contracts requires five per cent Indigenous participation

Approach will generate an estimated $1 billion worth of contracts for Indigenous businesses annually
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Do something kind today
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Adventures aboard a tall ship rope-in youth to create ship-shape leaders

Adventures aboard a tall ship rope-in youth to create ship-shape leaders

The brigantine docked in Collingwood's harbour this weekend is part of a program helping youth voyage together for practical marine experience and a lesson in teamwork
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Barrie's favourite fundraiser Will Dwyer forges ahead with help from family

Barrie's favourite fundraiser Will Dwyer forges ahead with help from family

Determined 96-year-old celebrated birthday over the weekend while ramping up for this year's Marathon of Hope on Sept. 19
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SCATEH sets up 'cool' experiment at downtown Salvation Army

SCATEH sets up 'cool' experiment at downtown Salvation Army

The cooling tent is expected run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Thursday, Aug. 12.
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Barrie Police issue 65 traffic offence notices over the weekend

Barrie Police issue 65 traffic offence notices over the weekend

Project ERASE stands for Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere and focuses on reducing incidents of street racing and noise complaints
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Vehicle strikes Hewitt's farm stand; driver apprehended

Vehicle strikes Hewitt's farm stand; driver apprehended

No charges have yet been filed in relation to the incident, says Barrie police official
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28 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday, 9 in Barrie

28 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday, 9 in Barrie

Today's report includes three new cases in Springwater, three in Essa and one in Innisfil
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