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County, Enbridge spar over project costs at rural intersection

County, Enbridge spar over project costs at rural intersection

Work at County Road 27 and Line 5 about $1.5 million over budget; 'This type of dispute with a utility is a rare occurrence,' says county official
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Orillia plans to hire housing, climate-change co-ordinators

Orillia plans to hire housing, climate-change co-ordinators

Both positions referred to budget deliberations by council last year and approved during this week's operating budget deliberations
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Gariepy back as police services board chair in Bradford-Innisfil

Gariepy back as police services board chair in Bradford-Innisfil

Gariepy joined the board in 2019 as provincial appointee and brings over 40 years of business/entrepreneurial experience
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Suspect, 21, charged in Meaford arson investigation

Suspect, 21, charged in Meaford arson investigation

Police say charges are linked to nine fires over two years, none of them were structure fires
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Bear Creek grad making mark on university soccer scene

Bear Creek grad making mark on university soccer scene

Orion Wiersma, who plays for the St. Mary's Huskies, named to 2022 U SPORTS All-Rookie team
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'Obsessed with connection': Global networking group comes to Barrie

'Obsessed with connection': Global networking group comes to Barrie

BNI All Stars meets via Zoom every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.; 'You’re not closed off to one chapter and it’s this huge organization you can access,' says president
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This week in BarrieToday+: 48 million reasons to go Inside the Village

This week in BarrieToday+: 48 million reasons to go Inside the Village

Plus, go behind the scenes for the untold story
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Pickup stolen in Barrie with late family member's ashes inside

Pickup stolen in Barrie with late family member's ashes inside

Dodge Ram stolen overnight from Puget Street driveway in city's east end
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FAIR COMMENT: Population boom pushed city budget into new territory

FAIR COMMENT: Population boom pushed city budget into new territory

Council also wrestling with inflation; 'Just like everyone else, city hall has to give employees a raise and pay more to keep the lights on,' says political columnist
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OHL's Hamilton Bulldogs to play out of Brantford next season

OHL's Hamilton Bulldogs to play out of Brantford next season

Temporary move comes ahead of long-term closure of FirstOntario Centre for renovations; Bulldogs will play at Brantford Civic Centre through conclusion of 2025-26 season
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