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COLUMN: Exiting pandemic presents some new challenges

COLUMN: Exiting pandemic presents some new challenges

As of today, provincial government drops mask regulations for most places
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PLAYING FIELD: Hotham hoping AAA playoffs won't be iced by COVID

PLAYING FIELD: Hotham hoping AAA playoffs won't be iced by COVID

The former NHLer dreads more cancellations; 'If that happens, all these kids will have again worked so hard for nothing,' he lamented
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CHEF'S TABLE: Promises of renewal are taking root on the horizon

CHEF'S TABLE: Promises of renewal are taking root on the horizon

What's a chef up to on March break: 'Well, I’m looking through seed catalogues, doodling planting diagrams, and dreaming about April showers'
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COLUMN: Dust off the barbecue, prepare for garage sales, it's almost spring!

COLUMN: Dust off the barbecue, prepare for garage sales, it's almost spring!

Spring is definitely in the air as thoughts turn to backyard barbecues, walks without a jacket, garage sales, excursions and much more
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EVERYTHING KING: How-to videos a lesson in how not to

EVERYTHING KING: How-to videos a lesson in how not to

Time is important. In this week's Everything King, Wendy wonders what's up with the never-ending tutorials on social media
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SCENE SETTER: Kenny Vs. Spenny coming to Barrie to 'compete for the audience's love'

SCENE SETTER: Kenny Vs. Spenny coming to Barrie to 'compete for the audience's love'

Canadian comedy duo will perform two shows at the Rec Room Barrie on March 20
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EVERYTHING KING: Situation in Ukraine puts global eyes on strong women

EVERYTHING KING: Situation in Ukraine puts global eyes on strong women

It is International Women's Day! In this week's Everything King, Wendy shines the spotlight on Ukrainian women and their plight
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COLUMN: Lehman snaps off political curveball

COLUMN: Lehman snaps off political curveball

It’s thrown the race for city mayor wide open, probably for the first time since 2010, writes city hall reporter Bob Bruton
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PLAYING FIELD: It may be cold outside, but are things warming up inside Sadlon Arena?

PLAYING FIELD: It may be cold outside, but are things warming up inside Sadlon Arena?

With the Colts playing one of their best games of the season Thursday and pandemic restrictions being eased, sports columnist looks at what's in store for the upstart squad
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CHEF'S TABLE: Sweet things happening in the sugar shack (6 photos)

CHEF'S TABLE: Sweet things happening in the sugar shack (6 photos)

'I just can’t imagine a spring in Ontario without that pure liquid gold. It's like a gift from Mother Nature intended to apologize for the long harsh winter,' says food columnist
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