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While wandering a wetland, frog's 'song' will tell you its story

While wandering a wetland, frog's 'song' will tell you its story

Each species of frog has its own unique song, says outdoors columnist, noting there are eight species of frogs and one toad in our neck of the woods
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Be thankful
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A shining light in a moment of extreme darkness

A shining light in a moment of extreme darkness

Victim Services of Simcoe County volunteers are there to help Midland-area residents at their most vulnerable
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Workplace mental health has never been more important, says expert

Workplace mental health has never been more important, says expert

Take steps to 'charge your batteries,' says workplace mental health expert
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LOVE-19 campaign helps support area businesses

LOVE-19 campaign helps support area businesses

Realtor and mortgage agent create contest to help support local businesses
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Province changes emergency orders to allow community gardens

Province changes emergency orders to allow community gardens

A province-wide effort to lobby the government to declare community gardens essential has paid off
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COVID-19 takes the air out of condo market

COVID-19 takes the air out of condo market

New active listings were down the second half of March and the number of units sold last month was lower than in February 2020
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Heavy winds fan flames as dozens of firefighters battle blaze near Shanty Bay (5 photos)

Heavy winds fan flames as dozens of firefighters battle blaze near Shanty Bay (5 photos)

It took about about three hours for emergency crews to contain the blaze on Line 3 South
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Ontario schools will remain closed until May 31: Ministry of Education

Ontario schools will remain closed until May 31: Ministry of Education

Closures could be further extended but province says students will still be able to finish their year
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THEN & NOW: G.G. Smith Furniture and Undertaking

THEN & NOW: G.G. Smith Furniture and Undertaking

Nowadays, it's just an empty lot, but for several decades it was a bustling location in downtown Barrie
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