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Councillor has 'great concerns' over provincial funding freeze

Councillor has 'great concerns' over provincial funding freeze

Barrie, Orillia and county to cost-share $848K difference in provincial funding to maintain Ontario Works service levels
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Mainly cloudy skies with a chance of early morning showers
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BSOM hopefuls ready to rock as campaigns officially get green light

BSOM hopefuls ready to rock as campaigns officially get green light

Candidates in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte say they're already hearing some of the same issues come up while door-knocking
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Let the games begin in Barrie-Innisfil: time to get down to business

Let the games begin in Barrie-Innisfil: time to get down to business

Barrie-Innisfil candidates talk about what they're hearing from local voters and topics that will be addressed during the campaign
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Give your feedback to help shape RVH's future

Give your feedback to help shape RVH's future

Barrie hospital needs to double in size to meet current and future health-care needs
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Don't run with skewers, but get some Skewers on the run

Don't run with skewers, but get some Skewers on the run

'It definitely is a unique experience here in Barrie, but around the world this Korean-style barbecue is very popular'
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'Is democracy dying?' That question is at heart of upcoming lecture series

'Is democracy dying?' That question is at heart of upcoming lecture series

Political experts and scholars will come together in Third Age Learning Lakehead’s fall lecture series to explore the struggles and threats being faced
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Neighbour describes Yonge Street apartment proposal as 'just plain ugly'

Neighbour describes Yonge Street apartment proposal as 'just plain ugly'

Developer wants to construct a four-storey apartment building with 67 condo units, south of Little Avenue
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Racist slur spray-painted on garage, car in Collingwood

Racist slur spray-painted on garage, car in Collingwood

'I'm still hurt and a little bit scared,' said employee at group home that was targeted by racist graffiti
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A tour of the gardens of Cookstown (6 photos)

A tour of the gardens of Cookstown (6 photos)

Late blooms, beautiful foliage and information on Seed Saving, on Cookstown's Garden Tour
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