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Move could finally permit garden sheds in Sandycove Acres

Move could finally permit garden sheds in Sandycove Acres

Special meeting of Innisfil Council on June 16 will hear an application to amend the zoning bylaw
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Fences at Meridian Place will be removed Friday

Fences at Meridian Place will be removed Friday

Barrie is prepared to enter Step One of the province's reopening plans, paving the way for return of Open Air Dunlop and other changes
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Series, Crisis=Danger + Opportunity, was an eye-opener for participants

Series, Crisis=Danger + Opportunity, was an eye-opener for participants

The series, presented by Third Age Barrie Life-Long Learning Association, invited six 'leading lights' to talk about dangers experienced amid pandemic and beyond
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'The government needs to allow us to work,' says Barrie salon owner

'The government needs to allow us to work,' says Barrie salon owner

'We are ready to be safe, as we have been from day one,' says Connect Hair Studio owner who is participating in Ford Fails Beauty campaign
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25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday, eight in Barrie

25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday, eight in Barrie

Seven Barrie residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19
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Art collective strives to be a safe, comfortable space to get creative

Art collective strives to be a safe, comfortable space to get creative

Barrie artist Angela Francis said her workshops offer something a little different than your typical paint nights
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This week in BarrieToday+: Keep it cool with a chance to win with Yeti

This week in BarrieToday+: Keep it cool with a chance to win with Yeti

Plus, you can get your +member updates right to your phone
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Longer patio hours in Barrie could begin Friday

Longer patio hours in Barrie could begin Friday

'They are one of the primary social gatherings places in our city that allow for people to get together and build a sense of community,' Coun. Keenan Aylwin
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Amid challenges, RVH's care for people has 'never wavered'

Amid challenges, RVH's care for people has 'never wavered'

RVH releases Vitalsigns, an annual digital report to the community, and its annual highlights document
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Three local agencies receive 'healthy community' funding

Three local agencies receive 'healthy community' funding

Funding has been awarded to Copeland Forest Friends Association, Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer, and Barrie Public Art Committee
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