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Check out the submissions in the Cookstown 'Fairy Trail' contest (20 photos)

Check out the submissions in the Cookstown 'Fairy Trail' contest (20 photos)

The idea behind the Fairy Trail contest was to get residents outside, lift spirits and encourage local shopping
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Province providing Southlake with $6.5M toward expanded mental health unit

Province providing Southlake with $6.5M toward expanded mental health unit

'There’s no doubt that expanding this unit and adding more beds will make a real difference,' says MPP Caroline Mulroney
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Drug trafficking, weapons charges laid against two teens in Wasaga Beach

Drug trafficking, weapons charges laid against two teens in Wasaga Beach

Police found suspected meth, cannabis, pills, as well as brass knuckles and pepper spray when responding to a traffic complaint near Beach Area 1
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Condo investors who lost millions disappointed with federal response

Condo investors who lost millions disappointed with federal response

'Nobody wants to take responsibility,' says local investor
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Six new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today, including two in Barrie

Six new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today, including two in Barrie

There are also two cases in each of Oro-Medonte and New Tecumseth
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Anti-racism task force presents update on its work to Barrie city council

Anti-racism task force presents update on its work to Barrie city council

'We’re recognizing the existence of racism, which is first and foremost in order for us to move on,' says co-chairperson Donald Carty
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Cardiac care closer to home 'a great advantage' for Muskoka residents, says doctor

Cardiac care closer to home 'a great advantage' for Muskoka residents, says doctor

'I was in the trusted hands of everyone in the system — paramedics, nurses and physicians — from South River to Barrie,' says Muskoka man
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EVERYTHING KING: 'The Father' paints poignant picture of the cruel effects of Alzheimer's

EVERYTHING KING: 'The Father' paints poignant picture of the cruel effects of Alzheimer's

Memories are so important. In this week's Everything King, Wendy is reminded of the cruelty of disease that steals them away
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YIMBY-ism on the rise in Barrie and across North America, says housing advocate

YIMBY-ism on the rise in Barrie and across North America, says housing advocate

'Ending homelessness is a big goal, but it’s doable and everyone has a part to play in making sure our city is affordable and inclusive for everyone who lives here,' says organizer
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Adopt Me: Two adorable bunnies (adopted)

Adopt Me: Two adorable bunnies (adopted)

Both enjoy daily enrichment which includes treat/food puzzles, tunnel time and open space to explore
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