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Concerns raised over city bylaws 'aimed' at homeless population

Concerns raised over city bylaws 'aimed' at homeless population

Coun. Keenan Aylwin says he has reached out to senior staff at city hall to explore 'options around these problematic bylaws'
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Live long and prosper
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VIDEO: The sweet, skunky smell of success

VIDEO: The sweet, skunky smell of success

Two Simcoe County paramedics rescue skunk with discarded plastic cup stuck on its head in Innisfil
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Barrie Royals ready to bounce back with safe return to the court

Barrie Royals ready to bounce back with safe return to the court

'Safety is the No. 1 priority of the club. Not just for members of our club, our families, but the Barrie community as a whole,' says club official
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Pandemic leads to decrease in break-ins, increase in internet fraud in South Simcoe

Pandemic leads to decrease in break-ins, increase in internet fraud in South Simcoe

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted policing in South Simcoe; 'Things change daily, weekly, monthly,' says police chief
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Farmers cultivate $10,000 donation for long-term care homes

Farmers cultivate $10,000 donation for long-term care homes

'Our contribution of patio furniture to the four County of Simcoe long-term care homes is a small token of our appreciation,' says official
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Dunlop unveils plan to modernize child welfare system

Dunlop unveils plan to modernize child welfare system

'These changes will make a real difference in the lives of many Ontarians,' says Simcoe North MPP
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Barrie woman's acts of kindness don't go unnoticed

Barrie woman's acts of kindness don't go unnoticed

RBC donates $250 to Sharon Rice for offering free pedicures to 100 front-line workers
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Protesters don't want schools to be 'next epicentre' for COVID outbreaks

Protesters don't want schools to be 'next epicentre' for COVID outbreaks

Education minister working 'closely with medical and scientific experts to implement protocols and resources that ensure our schools are safe,' says MPP Khanjin
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Restrictions continue to loosen in Clearview Township

Restrictions continue to loosen in Clearview Township

Several departments are operating, but with safeguards still in place
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