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Bid on over $20,000 in local gift cards in BarrieToday Holiday Gift Card Auction

Bid on over $20,000 in local gift cards in BarrieToday Holiday Gift Card Auction

Hundreds of gift cards to local businesses are up for auction now
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Woman's body found by passerby in Wasaga Beach

Woman's body found by passerby in Wasaga Beach

Police have now cleared the area and are working with the chief coroner's office on the investigation
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COVID outbreak at Georgian Bay General Hospital grows to 15 cases

COVID outbreak at Georgian Bay General Hospital grows to 15 cases

Cases have been linked to staff, inpatients; 'We are deeply concerned about the status of this outbreak,' says official
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Outbreak declared at Barrie elementary school

Outbreak declared at Barrie elementary school

Portage View Public School on Letitia Street in Barrie has three active cases with one classroom closed
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'Modest hiring climate' expected for early 2021, survey suggests

'Modest hiring climate' expected for early 2021, survey suggests

Data reveals 9% of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter, while 26% anticipate cutbacks
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Ontario confirms 1,676 new COVID cases, lowest this month

Ontario confirms 1,676 new COVID cases, lowest this month

The province has also confirmed 10 deaths and 52 new hospitalizations today
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Fisher auditorium nearing its final act as council approves demolition

Fisher auditorium nearing its final act as council approves demolition

'I’m not happy about having to tear it down... (but) we owe it to future generations to build a performing arts centre that meets their needs,' says deputy-mayor
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Tree-lighting ceremony kicks off holiday season in Midhurst

Tree-lighting ceremony kicks off holiday season in Midhurst

Midhurst residents are encouraged to submit photos of their Christmas lights
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LETTER: Reduce city police budget and spread cash around, groups say

LETTER: Reduce city police budget and spread cash around, groups say

Engage Barrie and Just Recovery Simcoe call for measures such as making city more pedestrian-friendly, growing community gardens, and job creation
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TELL US A STORY: Mom inspired by 'resiliency' during pandemic

TELL US A STORY: Mom inspired by 'resiliency' during pandemic

Olivia Trussell is the winner of our first +member writing contest; she answers the question: How has the pandemic changed you for the better?
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