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Orillia councillors 'disappointed' after colleagues vote against HRC monument funding

Orillia councillors 'disappointed' after colleagues vote against HRC monument funding

Motion was expected to pass after being approved during operating budget talks; 'That was a really meaningful investment from the city,' councillor says
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Province extends emergency orders until Jan. 20

Province extends emergency orders until Jan. 20

The province previously extended orders on Nov. 20
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'Successful' marine season has come to an end on Georgian Bay: OPP

'Successful' marine season has come to an end on Georgian Bay: OPP

'I applaud the efforts of the young boaters who wore their life-jackets and to those safe operators whom officers never spoke to,' says detachment commander
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LETTER: Reader opines why some public institutions should never fall into private hands

LETTER: Reader opines why some public institutions should never fall into private hands

'Despite the vital role of the private sector, essential services such as LTC, health care, child care, electricity, and education must remain not-for-profit and under public control,' says Reinio
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More than two years after devastating fire, Little Avenue building awaits its new life, tenants

More than two years after devastating fire, Little Avenue building awaits its new life, tenants

'The project had to endure some delays due to several items that were unavailable as a result of COVID-19,' says Barrie Housing official
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Have a great day
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Police searching for motorcycle driver involved in hit-and-run on Bayfield

Police searching for motorcycle driver involved in hit-and-run on Bayfield

Incident happened around 1:40 p.m., Nov. 28
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout explained to local leaders

COVID-19 vaccine rollout explained to local leaders

'(There’s) not a ton of detail, but their timeline was a bit longer than the federal timeline announced (Wednesday), which would suggest most people will get it between April and June,' says mayor
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COVID outbreak declared at Bear Creek high school

COVID outbreak declared at Bear Creek high school

'Together, we are taking necessary steps to prevent the further spread of the virus, both in the school and in the community,' says principal
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Extended journey takes Barrie's Philippe Daoust on path to NHL draft

Extended journey takes Barrie's Philippe Daoust on path to NHL draft

Barrie native passed over in OHL draft, but landed with the Quebec League's Moncton Wildcats and was eventually selected by the Senators
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