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Oro-Medonte to work with provincial inspector to handle calls about tethered dogs

Oro-Medonte to work with provincial inspector to handle calls about tethered dogs

Township's municipal law manager says several municipalities have anti-tethering amendments to their bylaws, including Toronto and Newmarket
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Oro-Medonte wants input into council composition, wards

Oro-Medonte wants input into council composition, wards

Based on results of consultation and technical analysis, the public will have an opportunity to comment on possible alternatives this spring
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Barrie resident among those charged following pursuit investigation

Barrie resident among those charged following pursuit investigation

Officers seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, weapons, and Canadian currency
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Two new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend in Barrie schools

Two new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend in Barrie schools

Overall, there were nine new COVID-19 cases in schools reported this weekend in Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Innisfil and Bradford
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Ontario reports 2,094 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 2,094 new COVID cases Monday

There are 18,695 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province
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Time to fold your tents, douse your barbecue in city parks

Time to fold your tents, douse your barbecue in city parks

Proposed changes to parks bylaw bans personal barbecues, or other cooking appliances, and tents or large sunshades would apply to all city parks, both waterfront and inland
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Vaccine appointments open to 70 and older in Simcoe-Muskoka

Vaccine appointments open to 70 and older in Simcoe-Muskoka

Pre-registration for Simcoe-Muskoka region residents started March 25 with the province officially opening its online system this morning to people aged 70 and above
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LETTER: Council talk on speeding 'merely gives a veneer, a false promise'

LETTER: Council talk on speeding 'merely gives a veneer, a false promise'

On the agenda tonight, councillors will discuss lowering speed limits across the city by 10 km/h
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COLUMN: Creating collections is a rite of passage for naturalists

COLUMN: Creating collections is a rite of passage for naturalists

There is a world of difference between ‘building a collection’ and ‘accumulating junk,’ warns outdoors columnist
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
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