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Fearless red squirrels are the imps of the outdoors

Fearless red squirrels are the imps of the outdoors

Outdoors columnist David Hawke says the nutty little fur balls have lots of time to harass their natural neighbours
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Mystery lovers flock to see ‘Birder Murders’ author

Mystery lovers flock to see ‘Birder Murders’ author

From birdwatching, to murder mysteries, pun-loving author Steve Burrows shares his stories with a covey of fans in Newton Robinson
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Lucy’s Place should open by February's end at Barr's Motel conversion

Lucy’s Place should open by February's end at Barr's Motel conversion

Discovery of unexpected pockets of asbestos slow down timeline for affordable housing project
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Cloudy with local blowing snow. High of -12 with a windchill of -29 in the morning.
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Cold weather and snow alerts issued for area

Cold weather and snow alerts issued for area

Wind chill values near minus 30 and periods of intense snowfall are expected overnight followed by more snow on Monday
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The Convalescence opens mini tour in Barrie en route to Montreal

The Convalescence opens mini tour in Barrie en route to Montreal

Toledo-based death metal band The Convalescence is heading to Montreal to record their next album
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City of Orillia answers S.O.S., provides funding to Child Advocacy Centre

City of Orillia answers S.O.S., provides funding to Child Advocacy Centre

Agency, which has offices in Barrie and Orillia, 'will probably fail to exist' without sustainable funding, says Orillia mayor
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Open your heart to a romantic evening under the stars

Open your heart to a romantic evening under the stars

Friends of the Simcoe County Museum invite residents to enjoy a romantic evening under the stars on Feb. 12
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Catulpa achieves four more years of accreditation

Catulpa achieves four more years of accreditation

FOCUS Accreditation looks at all aspects of how an organization provides services
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Casino Rama employees vote 72% in favour of new pact

Casino Rama employees vote 72% in favour of new pact

Average wage increases will be 10% over three years
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