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COVID doesn't keep people from paying respects at downtown cenotaph (7 photos)

COVID doesn't keep people from paying respects at downtown cenotaph (7 photos)

'This is about them, what they did. They gave up so much,' says British man whose father fought in the Second World War
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From Korea to the Far North, military service took this brigadier general around the world

From Korea to the Far North, military service took this brigadier general around the world

'Most of my postings were commanding troops, which was the most gratifying thing for me in my life. I really loved leading as well as the camaraderie,' says John Hayter
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Sienna Senior Living honours residents who have served, sacrificed (6 photos)

Sienna Senior Living honours residents who have served, sacrificed (6 photos)

'Remarkable individuals' from the community recognized to mark Remembrance Day 2020
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A look at our first week of BarrieToday+

A look at our first week of BarrieToday+

Plus a peek at this week's BarrieToday+ exclusive content, contests and more
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Ontario reports 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 today

The last five days have been the five highest daily case counts reported in the province to date
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New COVID case reported at St. Teresa of Calcutta in Bradford

New COVID case reported at St. Teresa of Calcutta in Bradford

Public school board also lists Barrie's Hillcrest case as being recovered
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WATCH: Remembrance Day from the National War Memorial

WATCH: Remembrance Day from the National War Memorial

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
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While serving as 'an ally of Canada,' racism still prevailed, recalls local veteran

While serving as 'an ally of Canada,' racism still prevailed, recalls local veteran

'Many of the men who enlisted lost their status as Indians in Canada. It wasn’t fair, it’s never really been fair,' says local elder and veteran
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LETTER: Provincial MZOs 'erode' local democracy, bypassing several steps

LETTER: Provincial MZOs 'erode' local democracy, bypassing several steps

Angus resident says a loophole is being 'exploited and abused' by developers and local town councils in Simcoe County
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When local soldier returned from Afghanistan, 'he had no life in his eyes,' says mom

When local soldier returned from Afghanistan, 'he had no life in his eyes,' says mom

Master Cpl. Jon Woolvett, a Canadian military veteran who did two tours of Afghanistan, died earlier this year at the age of 38
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