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Sex-work advocates vow to continue fight after court decision

Sex-work advocates vow to continue fight after court decision

Advocate says 'court is too steeped in stigma against sex workers to listen'
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South Simcoe police warn of bank investigator scam

South Simcoe police warn of bank investigator scam

Police say scammers pose as bank officials or police in attempt to defraud victims
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Country-folk musician set to release new single

Country-folk musician set to release new single

Rebekah Hawker will perform Sept. 29 at Common Good Cafe & Social House, followed by show at Toronto's Cameron House the next night
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RONA+ celebrates grand opening of Barrie store

RONA+ celebrates grand opening of Barrie store

Business hosting community celebration this weekend
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Barrie resident charged in drug bust in Orillia parking lot

Barrie resident charged in drug bust in Orillia parking lot

Two people facing charges following arrests Wednesday
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Health unit brings back COVID-19 community risk level

Health unit brings back COVID-19 community risk level

Current overall risk in Simcoe-Muskoka is moderate
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Sea Cadets now looking at site due east of Military Heritage Park

Sea Cadets now looking at site due east of Military Heritage Park

'It makes sense to put us on the other side of  Military Heritage Park because we are kind of military, in a way,' says Barrie Navy League official
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Ford reverses Greenbelt land removal, apologizes

Ford reverses Greenbelt land removal, apologizes

Premier Ford said he was 'very, very sorry' for breaking his promise
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Pharmacy owners donate $1M to RVH's Keep Life Wild campaign

Pharmacy owners donate $1M to RVH's Keep Life Wild campaign

Owners of PureHealth Pharmacy 'exceptionally proud' to contribute to local hospital's expansion campaign in Barrie and Innisfil
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Council chips in $35K to help BIA with downtown safety concerns

Council chips in $35K to help BIA with downtown safety concerns

Some of the discussion Tuesday was that Meridian Place 'is the core of our downtown and it’s become so unsafe right now,' says Coun. Bryn Hamilton
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