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'Coolest woman in the province,' with Orillia roots, releases new music

'Coolest woman in the province,' with Orillia roots, releases new music

Kirty has been making music since she was a kid while growing up on a hobby farm just outside Orillia
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Pandemic or not, Barrie Families Unite wants to be there to help

Pandemic or not, Barrie Families Unite wants to be there to help

'I had a front-row seat for the last year of witnessing the kindness in our community,' says Nikki Glahn, who created the popular Facebook group one year ago today
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Barrie senior credits online community for getting her through tough times

Barrie senior credits online community for getting her through tough times

From home-cooked meals to handmade cards, Jane Laker says Barrie Families Unite came through in a big way to help her following surgery, and now she's doing all she can to give back
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THEN AND NOW: Rose Cottage (4 photos)

THEN AND NOW: Rose Cottage (4 photos)

Located on Davidson Street, Rose Cottage was built in the mid-1840s for John and Elizabeth Bingham, who arrived in Canada from England
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Ontario reports 1,747 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,747 new COVID cases Sunday

Public Health Ontario also reported 1,167 recoveries, and 15 deaths in today's update
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LETTER: Better jobs needed in Barrie before adding performing arts venues

LETTER: Better jobs needed in Barrie before adding performing arts venues

'Pursuing serious performing arts ventures in Barrie is absurd,' says reader
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Any way you slice it, from sweet to savoury, Barrie tops list of pie lovers

Any way you slice it, from sweet to savoury, Barrie tops list of pie lovers

When it comes to Canadians' love of pie, Barrie has been ranked as the fourth highest city in the country searching for pie over the last year
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Live the moment.barrie, ontario
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Brier run comes to an end for Team Howard

Brier run comes to an end for Team Howard

It was a magical run for Team Howard that came up just short of a magical finish
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Time to 'spring forward'

Time to 'spring forward'

Don't forget to change your clocks on Saturday before bed
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