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These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Barrie home are made possible as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Self-serve pumpkin patches sprouting up all over the region

Self-serve pumpkin patches sprouting up all over the region

Konrad Farm Markets currently operating 11 stands in the Barrie area; They rely on the honour system, which entrepreneur says works well
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Barrie native takes her passion for teaching to Greek refugee camp (4 photos)

Barrie native takes her passion for teaching to Greek refugee camp (4 photos)

Mória Refugee Camp made international headlines in early September when it was devastated by fire
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McCavitt, 90, holds nothing back on the court; 'We call him the Grim Reaper'

McCavitt, 90, holds nothing back on the court; 'We call him the Grim Reaper'

Eastview Thrashers tennis players range in age and profession, but elder statesman of the group is particularly known to smash the ball
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Museum staff look for ways to share history and stories safely

Museum staff look for ways to share history and stories safely

Midhurst facility open now by appointment; Bookings can be made in half-hour increments between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Barrie Heritage Awards your chance to put someone in the spotlight

Barrie Heritage Awards your chance to put someone in the spotlight

'We have many beautiful homes from the early days of Barrie, Allandale and Shanty Bay that are among the most distinctive places,' says mayor
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Quaint century home on Tiffin St. on deck to join city's heritage register

Quaint century home on Tiffin St. on deck to join city's heritage register

'This home resembles a Gothic revival cottage, which is a fairly common sight in southern Ontario. Whoever built it was likely of more modest means,' city official says of Allandale home
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Red Storey Field goal posts coming down as Barrie Central keepsakes

Red Storey Field goal posts coming down as Barrie Central keepsakes

'Those mementos will serve as a cherished reminder of the fantastic memories ... that took place on Red Storey Field,' says former Barrie Central coach and teacher
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British family digs into its Barrie roots and what they found 'blew us away'

British family digs into its Barrie roots and what they found 'blew us away'

Henry Sewrey opened Barrie Foundry and Agricultural Works in 1866 and also served as mayor in the 1880s
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What will Barrie's Golden Mile look like in the future?

What will Barrie's Golden Mile look like in the future?

'We have to look at the footprint of how Bayfield Street is being used in regards to the strip malls and lots of parking'
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Midway Diner has been a staple on Barrie's menu for years (6 photos)

Midway Diner has been a staple on Barrie's menu for years (6 photos)

'We’re all just like a big family,' says owner, adding: 'If it wasn’t for our regular customers, I don’t know where we would’ve been.'
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