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Barrie councillors tight-lipped on possible budget solutions

Barrie councillors tight-lipped on possible budget solutions

'I would like the opportunity to work with council on the budget Wednesday night before I make any comments at this time,' says mayor
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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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'No-brainer': Group pushes for change with harassment bill

'No-brainer': Group pushes for change with harassment bill

Provincial bill would create process for municipal councils to remove members who violate workplace violence and harassment policies
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Ice-fishing derby on tap in Brechin on Family Day weekend

Ice-fishing derby on tap in Brechin on Family Day weekend

Brechin Lions club hosting event Feb. 18; 'Once you catch your first fish, you are hooked for life,' says organizer
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County looking to help fund tourism, sport and culture projects

County looking to help fund tourism, sport and culture projects

'Tourism is extremely important to our local economy, and this grant is a great way for the county to give a boost to this vital sector,' says warden
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Simcoe-Grey MPP announces funding for new Wasaga public school

Simcoe-Grey MPP announces funding for new Wasaga public school

Project approved by Ministry of Education in 2018, but school board has been waiting on provincial approval to proceed with construction
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Orillia duo transforms engine repair shop into sound studio

Orillia duo transforms engine repair shop into sound studio

'I am eager to connect with local musicians, with the local scene,' said Nixon Boyd who, with Taylor Knox, is the driving force behind Simcoe Mechanical studio in Orillia
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Springwater woman inching closer to claiming $100K prize

Springwater woman inching closer to claiming $100K prize

Because woman's husband works for an OLG lottery supplier, agency says claim falls within its definition of an 'insider win'
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Central Ontario's top 'AAA' players hitting the ice in Orillia

Central Ontario's top 'AAA' players hitting the ice in Orillia

OMHA's U16 showcase event taking place Feb. 11-12 at Rotary Place; Barrie Jr. Colts slated to play Peterborough, Ajax-Pickering
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Oro-Medonte's cannabis complaints fail smell test at tribunal

Oro-Medonte's cannabis complaints fail smell test at tribunal

'Planning decisions can’t be made based on the stigma around a new legalized crop such as cannabis,' says lawyer, calling situation 'highly politically charged'
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