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They call him Mr. Trails: Collingwood man's vision (and handsaw) carved path for trail network

They call him Mr. Trails: Collingwood man's vision (and handsaw) carved path for trail network

Not a week goes by without George Christie doing some work for Collingwood's network of pedestrian and snowmobile trails, a system he helped create
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

A smile can be seen in the eyes too
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Cycling around Lake Couchiching offers adventure in history (12 photos)

Cycling around Lake Couchiching offers adventure in history (12 photos)

Cycling is a permitted activity during stay-at-home orders and this 55-kilometre route offers something for everyone
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COVID victims' names written in chalk ahead of downtown of 'freedom rally' (16 photos)

COVID victims' names written in chalk ahead of downtown of 'freedom rally' (16 photos)

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Virtual concert featuring Carl Dixon planned in support of Finding Them Homes

Virtual concert featuring Carl Dixon planned in support of Finding Them Homes

May 1 event will include headliner Carl Dixon, Canadian rock legend of Coney Hatch, The Guess Who and April Wine
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Anti-protest protesters bring the noise in downtown Barrie (6 photos)

Anti-protest protesters bring the noise in downtown Barrie (6 photos)

City police ticketed between 10 and 15 people at rally for breaching stay-at-home order; One woman arrested for obstructing police
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Bring on the Bling goes virtual at Dress for Success

Bring on the Bling goes virtual at Dress for Success

Money raised from the event will go toward Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie’s work with local women’s employment
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Barrie musician set to release debut single

Barrie musician set to release debut single

Tkaia Green's debut single, End Of The Day, scheduled to come out on May 7
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Discounts on vacant commercial, industrial land could end

Discounts on vacant commercial, industrial land could end

Motion eliminates vacant land tax discounts this year, rather than phasing out during next two years; 'We might hear a few howls of outrage on this one,' says mayor
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Fatal crashes on Barrie streets more than doubled in 2020 compared to previous year

Fatal crashes on Barrie streets more than doubled in 2020 compared to previous year

'We’re trying to identify if there are patterns to certain situations that led up to the fatalities. We weren’t able to really find any consistencies,' says police sergeant
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