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<b>THEN AND NOW:</b> One of The Grove's best-kept secrets

THEN AND NOW: One of The Grove's best-kept secrets

The home at 135 Mulcaster St. dates back to a Scottish timber merchant
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Rugby Country Store and Marketplace returns Sept. 30

Rugby Country Store and Marketplace returns Sept. 30

Event at Rugby Hall will feature variety of local vendors
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LETTER: Oro-Medonte council candidates have much to answer for

LETTER: Oro-Medonte council candidates have much to answer for

'How can we hold them accountable when the voting block of councillors fail to show up for two town hall meetings?' resident asks
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LETTER: Reader recalls early memories of the Queen

LETTER: Reader recalls early memories of the Queen

'Wherever the Queen went throughout the Commonwealth, she brought joy and happiness to the people,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Let's hold off on breaking away from the monarchy

LETTER: Let's hold off on breaking away from the monarchy

'It’s nice to know that we have Commonwealth members on our side in the event of the unthinkable,' says letter writer
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<b>COLUMN:</b> Are municipal councillors compensated fairly?

COLUMN: Are municipal councillors compensated fairly?

With a municipal election upon us, reporter Mike Feldman was curious about council compensation, and why people choose to run for full-time work on part-time pay
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Numerous driving charges laid in Wasaga area so far this weekend

Numerous driving charges laid in Wasaga area so far this weekend

OPP officers had enforcement support from OPP Aviation, MTO, York Regional police, South Simcoe police, and and Barrie police
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Young local actor 'hits the jackpot' as new film debuts at TIFF

Young local actor 'hits the jackpot' as new film debuts at TIFF

Shayla Brown recently performed in her first feature film directed by Canada's own Sarah Polley
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Simcoe County Gingerbread House Contest returning to Innisfil

Simcoe County Gingerbread House Contest returning to Innisfil

Rotary club 'thrilled' to bring back competition Nov. 26
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