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Mom, son thankful for gift from South Simcoe police (4 photos)

Mom, son thankful for gift from South Simcoe police (4 photos)

Mother of boy who had scooter stolen from the park, extremely grateful for the gesture from South Simcoe Police
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LETTER: Reader takes umbrage with Downey's year-end opinion piece

LETTER: Reader takes umbrage with Downey's year-end opinion piece

Barrie resident says Barrie-area MPP has some explaining to do following New Year's Day column
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During budget talks, will council have appetite for new library branch in Holly?

During budget talks, will council have appetite for new library branch in Holly?

'We really hope that we can provide service to that area; they’ve been waiting a long time for this,' says Barrie Public Library CEO
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Stay positive
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Union leaders claim Lecce painting ‘unrealistic picture’ of state of education

Union leaders claim Lecce painting ‘unrealistic picture’ of state of education

Presidents of unions representing teachers across Simcoe County question claims made in a letter to parents minister of education Stephen Lecce posted on Twitter on Sunday
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Realtors' association names Godard as its new president

Realtors' association names Godard as its new president

Godard is also host of new podcast called More Than Real Estate
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Want to fend off porch pirates? Pick up your packages at this Amazon Locker

Want to fend off porch pirates? Pick up your packages at this Amazon Locker

Amazon Locker located in Barrie at the Tim Hortons on Hart Drive near Dunlop Street
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Barrie charities receive relief grants through Barrie Community Foundation

Barrie charities receive relief grants through Barrie Community Foundation

Rapid Micro Grants of $1,000 were granted to more than 20 local organizations
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66 Barrie residents among 248 new COVID cases in region since Dec. 31

66 Barrie residents among 248 new COVID cases in region since Dec. 31

There are also 45 Bradford West Gwillimbury residents, 22 Innisfil residents, 13 Wasaga Beach residents, and nine from Midland
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Detached garage of Oro-Medonte home destroyed by fire

Detached garage of Oro-Medonte home destroyed by fire

Firefighters from four Oro-Medonte stations responded to the fire Monday; Cause of the blaze is under investigation, official says
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