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GUEST COLUMN: STIs on the rise in Simcoe-Muskoka

GUEST COLUMN: STIs on the rise in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit provides tips to protect against sexually transmitted infections
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LETTER: Orillia's approach to homelessness doesn't make sense

LETTER: Orillia's approach to homelessness doesn't make sense

Rejecting pre-zoning for certain buildings 'appears to run contrary to the city’s ambitions for affordable housing,' says letter writer
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COLUMN: Parson's Dance Hall was the place to be

COLUMN: Parson's Dance Hall was the place to be

George and Peggy Parsons built something special at Leonard's Beach in Innisfil
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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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Hwy. 400 closing overnight in Barrie for Sunnidale Rd. bridge work

Hwy. 400 closing overnight in Barrie for Sunnidale Rd. bridge work

MTO says northbound and southbound lanes will be closed at Dunlop and Bayfield exits from 10 p.m., Saturday until 8 a.m., Sunday
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Details emerge about Barrie dentist's drug use after losing licence

Details emerge about Barrie dentist's drug use after losing licence

Among its findings, college says Adam Chapnick self-administered nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation after work hours 'for non-dental, recreational purposes'
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Counting down to the Leacock Medal Gala Weekend

Counting down to the Leacock Medal Gala Weekend

Finalists this year are Wayne Johnston, Susan Juby and Zarqa Nawaz, with gala event set for Sept. 15 and 16
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Tattoo artists hope to tell story with their work at Barrie expo

Tattoo artists hope to tell story with their work at Barrie expo

Inked Circus Tattoo Expo on this weekend at Eastview Arena
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Musician bringing contemporary folk to Coulson Church

Musician bringing contemporary folk to Coulson Church

Allison Lupton will be joined by Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth for Aug. 27 concert
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'Big toll': Orillia hit-and-run victim recovering in hospital

'Big toll': Orillia hit-and-run victim recovering in hospital

'It seemed like the driver was either attacking me or my dog,' says victim of Aug. 10 incident on Mary Street
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