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This week in BarrieToday+: Tell us your Christmas story

Auction news, another writing contest and even MORE chances to WIN!
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We're getting into the holiday spirit here at BarrieToday+ with our brand new +member writing contest: Tell us about your most memorable Christmas. The winning entry will have a chance to be published for millions to see across the Village Media Network on January 6th. If you've ever wanted to be published this could be your big break!

Congratulations to Olivia Trussell is the winner of our first +member writing contest; she answers the question: How has the pandemic changed you for the better?

Happening this week for BarrieToday+ members:

Our HUGE +member contest continues for a chance to win our biggest prize to date - $2021 in cash! +Members can enter DAILY, but hurry the contest ends December 31 at 11:59 p.m.! Imagine what you could do with kind of cash!

The clock is ticking but there's still time to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Cocina Mexicana! Contest closes tonight at 11:59.

The BarrieToday Holiday gift card auction is now live! +Members were granted early access as a perk of +membership and scored big! If you happened to miss out, keep in mind the auction is live until Monday at 9:30pm so be sure to place a bid or BUY IT NOW! It's a great way to get your holiday shopping done and support local!

+Members can enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Pita Pit, contest starts tomorrow!

Local reporter Shawn Gibson takes a look at the need for positive news in the COVID era, which is often filled with negative stories. From Barrie Families Unite to Barrie's Live Music Show, there are plenty of people out there doing good things in the community. 

We also want to hear from you through a new poll about your shopping habits this month as the holidays approach. Are you finding new ways to land those special gifts, or perhaps doing something completely different this year? We want to know. 

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

Community editor Raymond Bowe took a look at why Barrie city police needs to change its long-standing policy of not naming people charged with crimes.

Hey shutterbugs!! Be sure to check out our top photos from November with a new gallery

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