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Possibility of laying off city workers not being taken lightly, says CAO

Possibility of laying off city workers not being taken lightly, says CAO

'Our executive management team is reviewing lost revenues in a number of departments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,' says Prowse
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City police issue warning about crooks taking advantage of COVID-19

City police issue warning about crooks taking advantage of COVID-19

Barrie police have offered up a list of ongoing scams to be aware of and to prevent yourself from becoming a victim
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Cenotaph in downtown Barrie 'very precious' (5 photos)

Cenotaph in downtown Barrie 'very precious' (5 photos)

'One county council member said the county as a whole should have a memorial and no better place could be chosen than the post office square in Barrie,' says local historian
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Exploring the sights, sounds and scents of horticulture

Exploring the sights, sounds and scents of horticulture

'The beauty and scent of flowers, along with fresh air and exercise, are nurturing for body and soul’
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Ontario confirms 401 more COVID-19 cases this morning

Ontario confirms 401 more COVID-19 cases this morning

This is the second consecutive day lab-confirmed cases in the province have increased by 400 cases or more
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Wasaga Beach driver accused of hitting light standard charged with impaired

Wasaga Beach driver accused of hitting light standard charged with impaired

OPP received multiple complaints regarding a suspected impaired driver
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Company applies for cannabis licence at Kozlov Mall

Company applies for cannabis licence at Kozlov Mall

Miss Jones Cannabis Co. has applied for retail licence for location at Kozlov Mall on Bayfield Street
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Bradford biker makes it back home from Panama City

Bradford biker makes it back home from Panama City

Lukas Robert King is finally home after a long, winding journey by motorcycle to Panama City
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The struggle to distance social teens during a pandemic

The struggle to distance social teens during a pandemic

Psychologists say helping teens learn a new skill or discover new interests, passions and pursuits could make isolation a little easier
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Have an amazing day
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