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Springwater burning through cash to build new fire hall

Springwater burning through cash to build new fire hall

'We need to get those shovels in the ground and get this built. It’s not going to get cheaper tomorrow,' says mayor as council approves another $1.75 million
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Longtime Oro-Medonte employee named township CAO

Longtime Oro-Medonte employee named township CAO

Shawn Binns, who has been with township for 17 years, 'is well respected by council, fellow township colleagues, and the community'
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College, Barrie chamber team up for new employment program

College, Barrie chamber team up for new employment program

Georgian looking for small- to medium-sized businesses to take part in COLABORATORY
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Strumbellas, Tom Cochrane on Wasaga's summer music lineup

Strumbellas, Tom Cochrane on Wasaga's summer music lineup

The Carpet Frogs also set to perform in town this summer
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Baycats hit the field tonight for home-opener versus Leafs

Baycats hit the field tonight for home-opener versus Leafs

Gates open at 6 p.m. at Vintage Throne Stadium, with first pitch set for 7:35 p.m.
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Police investigating car fire; racist graffiti left at scene

Police investigating car fire; racist graffiti left at scene

Blaze happened around 2:30 a.m. in the area of D'Ambrosio Drive and Patton Road, near Yonge Street
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Ward 4 spring festival taking over Sunnidale Park next weekend

Ward 4 spring festival taking over Sunnidale Park next weekend

Music, face-painting and lots of other family activities planned for May 25 at popular city park
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LETTER: Reader 'utterly dismayed' by sports field plan

LETTER: Reader 'utterly dismayed' by sports field plan

'Your council is choosing to take a serious and irreversible step backwards,' says letter writer
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Rally for 'rainbow equality' coming to Barrie City Hall on Friday

Rally for 'rainbow equality' coming to Barrie City Hall on Friday

Evening event billed as 'call to action for elected officials and governments at every level to address rising hate'
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LETTER: There's 'no such thing' as safe injection site

LETTER: There's 'no such thing' as safe injection site

'Encouraging your relatives and friends to continue such a lifestyle is beyond my comprehension,' says letter writer
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