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OLG opens purse with another $1.9M gaming-revenue payment for Innisfil

OLG opens purse with another $1.9M gaming-revenue payment for Innisfil

Since November 2001, the Town of Innisfil has received more than $90 million in non-tax gaming revenue
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After almost 10 years at the helm, Georgian College president set to retire next summer

After almost 10 years at the helm, Georgian College president set to retire next summer

'Being Georgian’s president and CEO has been and will continue to be until my last day in office, a true highlight of my career,' says MaryLynn West-Moynes
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Orillia man facing multiple charges after fleeing police, ramming cruisers

Orillia man facing multiple charges after fleeing police, ramming cruisers

Police also seized cocaine, cannabis and opioids as well as property obtained by crime and a prohibited device following traffic stop
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Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 488 recoveries and four new deaths
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Car driver, bike rider flee the scene after 'head-scratcher' evening crash

Car driver, bike rider flee the scene after 'head-scratcher' evening crash

'It’s very rare to have a cyclist not get injured in a collision like that, be thrown from their bike, let alone as soon as the ambulance arrives, turn around and run away,' says Barrie police official
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<b>LETTER:</b> Enforcement against bad landlords shouldn't hurt the good ones

LETTER: Enforcement against bad landlords shouldn't hurt the good ones

'There are plenty of responsible landlords who will now pay the price for the irresponsible ones,' says letter-writer
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City marching toward connected Bryne Dr. to further open up Barrie's south end

City marching toward connected Bryne Dr. to further open up Barrie's south end

Ward councillor calls Bryne Drive project 'long overdue'; Critical north-south link will connect Mapleview Drive and Essa Road
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Have a great day!
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City reviews tornado response and recovery, identifies areas for improvement

City reviews tornado response and recovery, identifies areas for improvement

'While the consensus is we managed the incident effectively, there are still areas we could further refine,' city says
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Five highlights from Simcoe County's public sessions on growth planning

Five highlights from Simcoe County's public sessions on growth planning

Public feedback on the County of Simcoe’s municipal comprehensive review will be accepted until Nov. 12
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