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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Lest we forget.
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Angus McDonald's to close temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Angus McDonald's to close temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

The employee last worked on November 8
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Skiers, boarders snap up passes and lessons ahead of season's start

Skiers, boarders snap up passes and lessons ahead of season's start

'The days of just showing up and buying a lift ticket and going out, that’s not going to be the case'
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County councillors debate merits of wage freeze for staff

County councillors debate merits of wage freeze for staff

'Our taxpayers need a break. This is a tough year,' says Bradford West Gwillimbury deputy-mayor, whose motion was defeated
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Lehman asks for clarity on county funding request from Barrie, Orillia

Lehman asks for clarity on county funding request from Barrie, Orillia

'I recognize the need is great, especially in human services ... but I will need to go back to my taxpayers and explain that discrepancy,' says Barrie mayor
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OPP officers patrol Simcoe County trails looking for trail permit infractions

OPP officers patrol Simcoe County trails looking for trail permit infractions

Approximately 120 vehicles were stopped with 12 riders facing charges for not having a permit and three others facing a charge for not having insurance
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Health unit 'still working out fine details' of provincial restrictions

Health unit 'still working out fine details' of provincial restrictions

The Simcoe-Muskoka region has been under the yellow zone restrictions since Saturday
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Innisfil's pursuit of MZO for Orbit, GO station project 'the exception, not the rule,' says mayor

Innisfil's pursuit of MZO for Orbit, GO station project 'the exception, not the rule,' says mayor

'MZOs assist our government’s plan to get shovels in the ground faster on critical projects,' says ministry spokesperson
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Rotary Club's Cash Calendar gives you 365 chances to win daily cash

Rotary Club's Cash Calendar gives you 365 chances to win daily cash

All winners remain in the draw drum for possible multiple wins
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‘Boutique’ library space in Holly area could open next summer

‘Boutique’ library space in Holly area could open next summer

'It’s a quick start, lower-cost version that can maybe finally bring library service to the southwest' area of the city, says mayor
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