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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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Barrie cannabis stores rake in $6.6M within three months

Barrie cannabis stores rake in $6.6M within three months

Barrie’s total dollar sales ranked sixth among Ontario’s 160 cities and 23rd in per capita sales, according to Ontario Cannabis Store statistics
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Police seize more than 6 lbs of cannabis during Innisfil traffic stop

Police seize more than 6 lbs of cannabis during Innisfil traffic stop

Driver was stopped for travelling 95 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone
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Long-haul COVID patients battle for disability benefits, says lawyer

Long-haul COVID patients battle for disability benefits, says lawyer

'The problem that the long-haulers have is that there is no established diagnostic criteria for this, there’s no testing,' says Barrie lawyer Steve Rastin
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Indigenous youth learn hide tanning this week at Springwater Provincial Park camp

Indigenous youth learn hide tanning this week at Springwater Provincial Park camp

Niizh Manidook Hide Camp also prioritizes creating safer space for Indigenous youth aged 16-29
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Officials celebrate 600 new kilometres for South Georgian Bay trail

Officials celebrate 600 new kilometres for South Georgian Bay trail

Minister Lisa McLeod joined local politicians and the trail trust to officially open the newest stretch of the 3,600-km Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
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Ontario reports 325 new COVID cases Monday, zero deaths

Ontario reports 325 new COVID cases Monday, zero deaths

There are 2,375 active, lab-confirmed cases in the province
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City to consider removing 'barriers' to affordable housing development

City to consider removing 'barriers' to affordable housing development

'There are properties that are institutionally zoned that have enough physical space to build affordable housing on,' says Mayor Jeff Lehman
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