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Bookstores adopt schools for reading program

Bookstores adopt schools for reading program

Three local schools 'adopted' by bookstores include Maple Grove in Barrie, East Oro and Innisifl's Lake Simcoe Public School
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LETTER: Hate taxes? Some generous citizens pick up the slack

LETTER: Hate taxes? Some generous citizens pick up the slack

'One thing a politician can be certain of is that a promise to lower taxes gets the voters’ attention'
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Banding provides glimpse into the secrets of the duck world

Banding provides glimpse into the secrets of the duck world

It is fun science that provides important data that leads to habitat/funding programs, says outdoors columnist
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Mix of sun and cloud with chance of early morning showers.
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Senior suffers serious injuries in Collingwood purse-snatching

Senior suffers serious injuries in Collingwood purse-snatching

Police say woman, 86, sustained 'life-altering' injuries after being knocked to the ground and having purse stolen, Saturday afternoon
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NDP's Dan Janssen wants 'businesses to pay their fair share' (4 photos)

NDP's Dan Janssen wants 'businesses to pay their fair share' (4 photos)

Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte hopeful says the party’s platform for more affordable housing and a pharma-care plan, including dental and eye care, will appeal to Canadians
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Lots to be seen at Beeton's 163rd Fall Fair this weekend (22 photos)

Lots to be seen at Beeton's 163rd Fall Fair this weekend (22 photos)

Beeton Fall Fair has been a rural tradition for 163 years
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Carley Hall set to open its doors to music, food, art and fun

Carley Hall set to open its doors to music, food, art and fun

County, Township partnering to celebrate Culture Day with action-packed day of live music and treats
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Walk back through history with Doors Open

Walk back through history with Doors Open

Upwards of 40 different heritage sites will participate county-wide
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Golfer Rachael Rier wins Fanshawe Invitational in Georgian debut

Golfer Rachael Rier wins Fanshawe Invitational in Georgian debut

Grizzlies golf team will play in the Lakehead-Orillia Invitational on Wednesday followed by Georgian Invitational on Thursday
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