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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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Woman frustrated by Southlake hospital's decision to close 'vital resource'

Woman frustrated by Southlake hospital's decision to close 'vital resource'

Considered a provincial leader in care, Southlake Regional Health Centre’s Arthritis Program will cease operations next month
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Embrace the moment
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Council puts brakes on four-tower development over height concerns

Council puts brakes on four-tower development over height concerns

City staff will enter discussions with developer about reducing lakeshore project's size; 'It’s worth taking the time to get this right,' says councillor
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Some local snowbirds take flight to Florida while others stay put

Some local snowbirds take flight to Florida while others stay put

'I feel just as comfortable as I do in Orillia,' woman says of being in Florida during pandemic
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Two Barrie Transit drivers test positive for COVID-19

Two Barrie Transit drivers test positive for COVID-19

'The buses these operators drive were removed from operation as soon as the cases were identified, and were thoroughly sanitized and kept out of service for two days,' according to city
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MYSTERY SOLVED: Second World War letters reunited with Gorman family (4 photos/VIDEO)

MYSTERY SOLVED: Second World War letters reunited with Gorman family (4 photos/VIDEO)

‘It’s pretty amazing that so many people pulled together to help you and your team try and find who these letters could go to. My family will be so excited about it,' says Scott Gorman
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Springwater businesses, organizations unite to keep season merry, bright

Springwater businesses, organizations unite to keep season merry, bright

'Light Up Springwater' displays will be lit up nightly starting Dec. 12
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Don't fall victim to these common holiday scams

Don't fall victim to these common holiday scams

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released its '12 Days of Holiday Scams' list
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