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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Rise and shine
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Government's 'radical changes' bad for Lake Simcoe and province, critics say

Government's 'radical changes' bad for Lake Simcoe and province, critics say

Amendments to Conservation Authorities Act 'disconcerting' and not reflective of feedback from consultations, says LSRCA official
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Saturday event helps survivors of suicide navigate through the darkness

Saturday event helps survivors of suicide navigate through the darkness

'It's not something that you would ever get over, because it's always going to be part of your story now,' says local organizer
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Winter wonderland coming to Friday Harbour Resort

Winter wonderland coming to Friday Harbour Resort

The LUMA Light Trail will feature close to a kilometre of stunning light displays and there will also be skating at Centre Ice
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Innisfil woman charged after vehicle crashes into parked cars

Innisfil woman charged after vehicle crashes into parked cars

Collision caused 'significant damage', police say
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Health unit confirms death of Barrie woman due to COVID

Health unit confirms death of Barrie woman due to COVID

There are eight Barrie cases linked to a congregate setting outbreak, plus an additional 11 city residents who are among today's new cases
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WATCH: Government launches COVID-19 inspection blitz in 'strategic locations' across the province

WATCH: Government launches COVID-19 inspection blitz in 'strategic locations' across the province

Ford has also hinted at further restrictions for COVID-19 hot spots
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Get outside and enjoy acres of Simcoe County forest within Barrie's boundaries (5 photos)

Get outside and enjoy acres of Simcoe County forest within Barrie's boundaries (5 photos)

Blauxham and Dyer tracts in city's south end include red and white pine, sugar maple and red oak, as well as American beech, black cherry, basswood, white pine, and hemlock
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Do you have anxiety about shopping? These ‘angels’ can help

Do you have anxiety about shopping? These ‘angels’ can help

Shopping Angels Canada expanded into Barrie in August and is looking to grow its volunteer and client base
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Here's where you can drop off donations for the Fill a Purse campaign

Here's where you can drop off donations for the Fill a Purse campaign

Donations help the Barrie Food Bank, David Busby Centre, Youth Haven, Elizabeth Fry Society, and the Women and Children's Shelter
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