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COLUMN: Rolling up our sleeves will come with questions

COLUMN: Rolling up our sleeves will come with questions

Health Canada and local public health officials alike had better have some answers
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Here are some of the top stories from across Ontario and abroad in 2020

YEAR IN REVIEW: Here are some of the top stories from across Ontario and abroad in 2020

And we promise, no COVID news!
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COLUMN: Black — From the colour, to the person, the movement and the language

COLUMN: Black — From the colour, to the person, the movement and the language

A peek into newsroom discussion that can occur concerning the use of terminology when reporting on diversity issues
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Where are some of your favourite tobogganing spots in Barrie?

Where are some of your favourite tobogganing spots in Barrie?

The city's topography provides several locations where you can get up to a decent speed as the snow and brisk air freeze your face
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COLUMN: When you live in a 'news desert', Facebook groups are your news source

COLUMN: When you live in a 'news desert', Facebook groups are your news source

Community social media groups are the only option for some municipalities that are starved for local journalism, and the ripple effect can be disastrous
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POLL: Did you deck more halls this year?

POLL: Did you deck more halls this year?

First, it's toilet paper, then molasses, and now it's Christmas lights!
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COLUMN: The argument for pardoning Donald Trump

COLUMN: The argument for pardoning Donald Trump

Whether Trump actually needs a pardon is another matter, because he has not yet been charged with any federal crimes
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POLL: What's your opinion on the city's decision to raze Fisher auditorium?

POLL: What's your opinion on the city's decision to raze Fisher auditorium?

Council has also put any plans for new theatre and conference centre on hold for 12 months
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COLUMN: When council meetings descend into 'The' ridiculous, sublime

COLUMN: When council meetings descend into 'The' ridiculous, sublime

In 2008, I wrote my first council story and it was all about one three-letter word
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POLL: Are your holiday shopping plans different this year?

POLL: Are your holiday shopping plans different this year?

Let us know how COVID has impacted your holiday shopping routines and traditions
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