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LETTER: Coalition continues fight against privatized health care

LETTER: Coalition continues fight against privatized health care

'In light of what is now known about the Greenbelt deals, it is possible that backroom deals also apply to the health-care portfolio,' says coalition official
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Council meeting shut down after Bradford library workers clamour to be heard

Council meeting shut down after Bradford library workers clamour to be heard

Police called and mayor and some councillors eventually walked out; 'I think it shows how angry people are that they haven't been heard,' says union leader
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Story of sister's addiction, death shortlisted for CBC award

Story of sister's addiction, death shortlisted for CBC award

Nominated for CBC Nonfiction Prize for memoir 'The Edge of Change,' Kelly S. Thompson hopes book will help others dealing with addiction
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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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Councillors hear both sides during meeting on poverty plan

Councillors hear both sides during meeting on poverty plan

One speaker called city's measures addressing chronic homelessness 'cruel and inhumane,' while others say they don't feel safe in downtown Barrie
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Look! Talk Is Free Theatre embarking on 'innovative' new project

Look! Talk Is Free Theatre embarking on 'innovative' new project

YouthDome, which uses 'augmented reality translating glasses,' breaks down language barriers for young people learning English
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'Incredibly important': Blood donors needed in Barrie

'Incredibly important': Blood donors needed in Barrie

Organization says 568 people are needed to donate blood in the next four weeks at donor centre in south-end Barrie to meet demand
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Greenbelt controversy looms over Ford's plowing match appearance

Greenbelt controversy looms over Ford's plowing match appearance

Opposition party leaders made sure to chastise government over scandal; premier on hand for event opening in neighbouring Dufferin County
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Traditional dance helped woman reconnect with Indigenous heritage

Traditional dance helped woman reconnect with Indigenous heritage

Sharon Rigby will be performing at the Collingwood change of seasons ceremony on Sept. 24
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'Relive the nostalgia': Game On! event returns Saturday

'Relive the nostalgia': Game On! event returns Saturday

Events at downtown library branch and Five Points Theatre will include video game tournaments, cosplay, escape room, and more
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