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COLUMN: 2020 isn't all bad, if you know where to look

COLUMN: 2020 isn't all bad, if you know where to look

From Barrie Families Unite to Barrie's Live Music Show, there are plenty of people out there doing good things in the community
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Take a look at some of our top photos from November! (15 photos)

Take a look at some of our top photos from November! (15 photos)

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COLUMN: The time has come for Barrie police to fall in line

COLUMN: The time has come for Barrie police to fall in line

Barrie Police Service has a long-standing policy of not releasing the names of people charged with crimes, making it extremely difficult to follow cases through the courts
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Pandemic has revolutionized court coverage, but there are still some wrinkles

Pandemic has revolutionized court coverage, but there are still some wrinkles

Virtual courts may be convenient, but they're not without problems
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SURVEY: Got an opinion about news and journalism? Great!

SURVEY: Got an opinion about news and journalism? Great!

Here's a quick survey for BarrieToday+ members to help us figure out how to get better
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POLL: How should the city proceed with Fisher Auditorium, if at all?

POLL: How should the city proceed with Fisher Auditorium, if at all?

The Fisher concept is a 650-seat theatre and event/conference centre, but it would come with a hefty price tag
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COLUMN: They say numbers don't lie, but can they tell a story?

COLUMN: They say numbers don't lie, but can they tell a story?

Though math and numbers typically sell themselves as finite and absolute, reporting on COVID-19 has reminded me they can also be controversial
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POLL: Are you ready for more highrises in downtown Barrie? Because they're coming

POLL: Are you ready for more highrises in downtown Barrie? Because they're coming

Numerous proposals and approvals for tall buildings in and around downtown have happened at city council in recent years
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COLUMN: 'I could box your ears in,' mayor tells city hall reporter

COLUMN: 'I could box your ears in,' mayor tells city hall reporter

Some meetings used to drag into the wee hours of the morning, which led to the imposition of an 11 p.m. curfew
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COLUMN: Nine ministry employees and several months later, FOI request still unfulfilled

COLUMN: Nine ministry employees and several months later, FOI request still unfulfilled

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks evades Freedom of Information request for more than a year with no delivery date in sight
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