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This week, arts and entertainment columnist Richard Varty speaks to UPlift Black members Gwyn Beaver and Dawn Cain about a new arts collective the group has organized in his Scene Setter weekend feature. 

Reporter Shawn Gibson also tries to wrap his head around his favourite song, only to realize that there are way too many factors at play to pick just one. Heck, even the weather outside can play a role. 

And in this week's Everything King, columnist Wendy King offers her two cents on the 'Freedom Convoy', its intended goals and final outcome. 

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And if you missed it, here's what happened last week:

Last week, reporter Marg. Bruineman highlights some of the local attractions which have become busier and busier throughout the pandemic as people look for new ways to stay busy and keep the blood flowing. 

Sports columnist Peter Robinson spoke to a trio of Barrie-area hockey players  Mitchell Weeks, James Hardie and Alec Belanger — who are plying their trade in the Ontario Hockey League about how the pandemic has affected their development and progress, due to the various starts and stops in the OHL schedule. Check out Peter's latest Playing Field column.

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