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Say cheese! Speed cameras might be coming to zone near you

Say cheese! Speed cameras might be coming to zone near you

'Safety on our streets is one of the most frequent calls I receive from residents,' says Coun. Robert Thomson
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Every day is a fresh beginning
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Despite pandemic, author finds novel ways to get her books into kids' hands

Despite pandemic, author finds novel ways to get her books into kids' hands

Gwen Petreman has had 'a library of books in my home as they have had nowhere to go'
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'Auto mayors' tip their cap to automakers, politicians for 'unprecedented boost'

'Auto mayors' tip their cap to automakers, politicians for 'unprecedented boost'

Caucus acknowledges Ford, Fiat, Chrysler, GM, Honda and Toyota, as well as federal and provincial governments for 'significant financial investments this year'
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Deadly outbreak at Simcoe Manor declared over by health unit (updated)

Deadly outbreak at Simcoe Manor declared over by health unit (updated)

An outbreak at Allandale Station Retirement Residence in Barrie has also ended
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Applications for public board's French Immersion program being accepted next week

Applications for public board's French Immersion program being accepted next week

Grade 1 applications open on Dec. 1, Grade 9 French Immersion will be offered beginning in September 2021
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Toronto resident accused of extorting Bradford seniors

Toronto resident accused of extorting Bradford seniors

South Simcoe police say the international investigation is ongoing
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Barrie man suspected of Orillia robbery seriously assaulted hours later: OPP

Barrie man suspected of Orillia robbery seriously assaulted hours later: OPP

Bizarre incident started when man robbed Westmount Road store; He was later located on Colborne Street suffering from serious injuries
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College lands provincial funding to address maintenance backlog, facility upgrades

College lands provincial funding to address maintenance backlog, facility upgrades

'It was definitely a good news day when we learned the Ontario government will invest $2.6 million this year,' says Georgian president
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Fourteen Barrie residents among 29 new COVID cases in county today

Fourteen Barrie residents among 29 new COVID cases in county today

Elsewhere around Simcoe County, there are six new cases in New Tecumseth, three in Bradford, two in Springwater, and one each in Innisfil and Essa Township
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