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Pregnant women can now book COVID vaccine appointments

Pregnant women can now book COVID vaccine appointments

Pregnant women were previously in Phase 3 of the vaccine distribution plan but have now been moved to Phase 2
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Public school board to rank capital projects next week

Public school board to rank capital projects next week

Simcoe County District School Board identifies need for three elementary schools in south-end Barrie in its preliminary top-10 priorities
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GoFundMe set up for Angus mom battling aggressive form of breast cancer

GoFundMe set up for Angus mom battling aggressive form of breast cancer

'I've been sad about this, angry and now I'm just determined to beat it,' says Kelsey De Sousa
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Enjoy the day
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Owen Signcraft has seen many changes in Barrie during half-century in business (10 photos)

Owen Signcraft has seen many changes in Barrie during half-century in business (10 photos)

While sign-making technology has changed over time, owner Gary Caulfield says the small business orders 'still very much custom stuff'
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People flock to Midhurst sports complex to ride out stay-at-home order

People flock to Midhurst sports complex to ride out stay-at-home order

'You see young families on bikes out here because there’s very few places you can go right now. I feel sorry for them,' says Barrie woman
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Ontario unveils new strategy to keep province from going to the hogs

Ontario unveils new strategy to keep province from going to the hogs

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is asking for public input into a new strategy to deal with wild pigs
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‘I feel like we’re being screwed over’: Collingwood salon told to pay back $11K in rent relief

‘I feel like we’re being screwed over’: Collingwood salon told to pay back $11K in rent relief

Salon owner claims Canada Revenue Agency through her MP has informed her she received rent relief money in error and now must repay it while the shop remains closed due to COVID-19 shutdown
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Farm properties required to obtain permit for open-air burns in Springwater

Farm properties required to obtain permit for open-air burns in Springwater

Burn permits cost $15 each and must be obtained by contacting Springwater Fire and Emergency Services
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Barrie Baycats zone in on possible opening pitch in July

Barrie Baycats zone in on possible opening pitch in July

'My fear is that without a season for the second year in a row, we may never recover,' says team president
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