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Resurfacing of Dunlop St. near Highway 400 begins Monday night

Resurfacing of Dunlop St. near Highway 400 begins Monday night

Paving and line painting anticipated to be done by Friday
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Government seeks input on Greater Golden Horseshoe transportation plan

Government seeks input on Greater Golden Horseshoe transportation plan

This will guide highway and transit investment from today to the year 2051
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Simcoe County invests $164K in Southlake's new mental health assessment unit

Simcoe County invests $164K in Southlake's new mental health assessment unit

New unit provides short-term care to patients who are seen by crisis workers, psychiatrists at Newmarket hospital's emergency department each day
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Barrie man charged in 'landmark' fraud scheme totalling $24M

Barrie man charged in 'landmark' fraud scheme totalling $24M

Provincial police say more than 500 alleged victims have come forward across Canada; Charles Debono, 62, faces fraud, bribery, money-laundering and forgery charges
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Motorcyclist involved in south-end Barrie crash dies in hospital

Motorcyclist involved in south-end Barrie crash dies in hospital

'There is nobody like Steve; he was larger than life,' says longtime friend; Steve Makins, 38, died six days after motorcycle crash
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Harnessing the power of wind on Kempenfelt Bay (5 photos)

Harnessing the power of wind on Kempenfelt Bay (5 photos)

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Sauerkraut and steins: The Blue Mountains to host Oktoberfest next weekend

Sauerkraut and steins: The Blue Mountains to host Oktoberfest next weekend

Town of The Blue Mountains pushing forward with a COVID-adapted fundraising event that will assist community organizations
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Mayor knows 'everyone is tired,' but says city must stick to COVID guidelines

Mayor knows 'everyone is tired,' but says city must stick to COVID guidelines

Lehman says a lot has been learned in the last six months; If there's a substantial second wave, city would be able to shift gears quickly
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THEN & NOW: 120 Dunlop St. E.

THEN & NOW: 120 Dunlop St. E.

Pfaff’s held its grand opening at the Dunlop Street location in August 1956, with CKBB broadcasting live from the store
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Province reports 204 new COVID-19 cases today

Province reports 204 new COVID-19 cases today

Today's report shows the lowest number of new cases since Thursday, when 170 were reported
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