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COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

While this year's Summer Games are hard to follow due to time change, reporter Shawn Gibson recalls 1996 Atlanta Olympics where Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey put Canada firmly on the sporting map
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PROFILE: All roads lead to music, storytelling for Michael Martyn

PROFILE: All roads lead to music, storytelling for Michael Martyn

'I grew up understanding that writing and storytelling and presentation is important and it moves people,' says Martyn
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COLUMN: Chanie Wenjack's story better known because of Gord Downie

COLUMN: Chanie Wenjack's story better known because of Gord Downie

Gord Downie is gone, but his message must remain with Canadians
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REVIEW: Theatre group summons 'spirits' for first in-person production in months

REVIEW: Theatre group summons 'spirits' for first in-person production in months

The Ghost Watchers debuted last Wednesday and consists of nine stops in Barrie's downtown; It continues until Aug. 28
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COLUMN: Transparency means telling us what, when, where and who

COLUMN: Transparency means telling us what, when, where and who

Real transparency is rare because the powers that be are unwilling to share everything with us for reasons that just don’t wash
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EVERYTHING KING: 'Don’t think mundanely. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be ordinary,' artist says of city sign talk

EVERYTHING KING: 'Don’t think mundanely. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be ordinary,' artist says of city sign talk

In this week's Everything King, Marlene Hilton Moore, the sculptor behind 'The Breast,' weighs in on Barrie's waterfront sign discussion
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COLUMN: Affordable housing may be a problem without a solution

COLUMN: Affordable housing may be a problem without a solution

Quandary is how to find the balance between measures to increase Barrie’s affordable housing stock and protect its established neighbourhoods
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COLUMN: Reporter pays tribute to her first editor – her dad

COLUMN: Reporter pays tribute to her first editor – her dad

Reporter Jessica Owen recalls important conversations and life lessons from her dad
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Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Students who are enrolled in a journalism program for the fall are invited to submit an essay for a chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship towards their post-secondary education
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COLUMN: Hockey legend scores with personal video for Barrie girl

COLUMN: Hockey legend scores with personal video for Barrie girl

'The fact that this incredible woman took the time out of what I can only imagine is an insanely busy schedule to sit down and speak directly to my child left me speechless'
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