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Talented local artists exhibit 'steel spirit' amid pandemic

Talented local artists exhibit 'steel spirit' amid pandemic

The Steel Spirit, featuring art and stories from members of the military, first-responders and hospital practitioners, goes virtual
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Ontario reports 149 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 149 new COVID-19 cases today

Majority of new cases reported in Toronto, Peel, Ottawa
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Cross-border investigation leads to massive drug, weapons bust by RCMP

Cross-border investigation leads to massive drug, weapons bust by RCMP

Police seize handguns, more than 800 cannabis plants and approximately 400 grams of suspected cocaine; Police say low-flying helicopter used to move drugs between Canada and U.S.
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Conservation authority CAO retiring after 36-year career

Conservation authority CAO retiring after 36-year career

Michael Walters says he is 'so proud' of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, noting 'now it's time to pass the baton to the next CAO'
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Ontario will not loosen public health rules for another month as schools reopen: Elliott

Ontario will not loosen public health rules for another month as schools reopen: Elliott

Elliott says the pause means limits on the number of people in social bubbles will remain in place
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'Get rid of us all’; County council can't agree on new structure

'Get rid of us all’; County council can't agree on new structure

'Let’s let the populace elect members at-large for county council,' suggests Severn Township mayor during lengthy debate
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Keep smiling
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Fund set up to support victim of Barrie motorcycle crash

Fund set up to support victim of Barrie motorcycle crash

Steve Makins has not regained consciousness since Sunday evening crash; Self-employed contractor 'won’t be able to work and will have zero dollars coming in'
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Students 'seemed really happy to be back' in classrooms

Students 'seemed really happy to be back' in classrooms

School board official happy with start to strange new year; Barrie North teacher said she found first day 'very weird'
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Uptick in local COVID-19 cases cause for concern: official

Uptick in local COVID-19 cases cause for concern: official

Dr. Charles Gardner calls for continued precautions after 17 cases reported today in Simcoe-Muskoka; 'If we're not careful, it will keep going up'
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