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LETTER: Could Canada, U.S. come together to solve global issues?

LETTER: Could Canada, U.S. come together to solve global issues?

'There is reason to believe the virtual summit could be the start of a new alliance that will tackle major issues, ranging from China to climate change,' says reader
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Monarch Ultra Relay ready to spread its wings, culminating in Barrie

Monarch Ultra Relay ready to spread its wings, culminating in Barrie

Ultra-runners can take part in awareness campaign to protect monarchs whose populations are in steep decline due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use
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Team Howard looking for some Brier glory in Alberta

Team Howard looking for some Brier glory in Alberta

Glenn Howard and Wayne Middaugh teaming up at this week's Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary
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'Subsidized housing and low-income housing are for people like me,' says Barrie mom

'Subsidized housing and low-income housing are for people like me,' says Barrie mom

Lauren Griffith says she's a prime example of someone the proposed Vespra Street housing project could help
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Orillia man charged with manslaughter following overdose death at Wasaga Beach

Orillia man charged with manslaughter following overdose death at Wasaga Beach

Charge comes almost one year after a 31-year-old man was found without vital signs at a Mary Street residence
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Arrest made in Coldwater pharmacy robbery attempt

Arrest made in Coldwater pharmacy robbery attempt

The robbery attempt happened shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday and the suspect was arrested on Friday
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REMEMBER THIS: Hello! Hello! The telephone comes to Barrie

REMEMBER THIS: Hello! Hello! The telephone comes to Barrie

In this week's Remember This, the Bell telephone company comes to Barrie
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Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

The number of cases is down by 260 cases from Friday's report
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LETTER: Daughter thankful for media coverage around IOOF vaccinations

LETTER: Daughter thankful for media coverage around IOOF vaccinations

'A positive outcome has been achieved  not just for my two parents, but for all of the residents where they live,' says Alberta woman
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Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

Holland Marsh farmers concerned about getting migrant workers in time for growing season

'My main concern is that we need to get our same workers healthy and COVID-free,' says farmer
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