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City officials looking for your input on 2021 budget (VIDEO)

City officials looking for your input on 2021 budget (VIDEO)

'We need to make some tough choices about the year ahead,' says Mayor Jeff Lehman
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Bell Farm Road poised for $13.8M overhaul starting in the spring

Bell Farm Road poised for $13.8M overhaul starting in the spring

Bell Farm Road will be reconstructed and widened to three lanes, with bike lanes also added; Underground infrastructure work also being completed
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Three Barrie residents among 43 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Three Barrie residents among 43 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Elsewhere around the county, there are 15 new cases in Bradford, 11 in Essa Township, and five in both Innisfil and New Tecumseth
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Suspected drunk driver flees Collier St. crash scene (4 photos)

Suspected drunk driver flees Collier St. crash scene (4 photos)

37-year-old man charged with flight from police, impaired operation, over 80 milligrams, driving with disqualified, and dangerous driving
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WATCH: Ford to make announcement after province reports record number of COVID cases

WATCH: Ford to make announcement after province reports record number of COVID cases

Ford will be joined by Vic Fedeli for today's announcement
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Women in politics: Time to start the conversation, say councillors

Women in politics: Time to start the conversation, say councillors

'In 2020, we are no further ahead in Barrie to reducing a gender parity gap on council,' says Kungl
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Who was Lillian? Dog walker hopes to solve mystery

Who was Lillian? Dog walker hopes to solve mystery

Marker at Sunnidale Park piqued Jeff Bergsma's interest; 'The more I think about it, I think it's for an animal. For us (humans), tombstones and markers are a way for us to say goodbye, a way for us for healing on our own'
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Ontario confirms 1,575 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 1,575 new COVID cases today

69 people were hospitalized since yesterday's report and 18 people have died
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Four new COVID-19 cases today at Angus, Bradford schools

Four new COVID-19 cases today at Angus, Bradford schools

Two new cases have been reported at Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School, where four classrooms are now closed
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LETTER: Canada should develop 'wish list' to restore relations with U.S.

LETTER: Canada should develop 'wish list' to restore relations with U.S.

Talks should include topics such as trade, the Keystone XL Pipeline, climate action, and COVID vaccines, says letter writer
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