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Songwriter, vocalist Daniel Lanois coming to region this summer

Songwriter, vocalist Daniel Lanois coming to region this summer

Performances taking place in Meaford Aug. 7 and 8, Barrie Aug. 16
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VIDEO: How an Ontario prof is saving climate change data from Trump's eraser

VIDEO: How an Ontario prof is saving climate change data from Trump's eraser

Tonight on 'Closer Look': With Donald Trump back in the White House, basic climate change data is starting to disappear from U.S. government websites — but not all of it
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COLUMN: We need to have a talk about Central North Correctional Centre

COLUMN: We need to have a talk about Central North Correctional Centre

Lockdowns, triple bunking, inmates sleeping on floors, chronic staffing issues — the superjail has super-sized issues
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Global Day of Action brought protest to Peacekeepers' Park in Angus

Global Day of Action brought protest to Peacekeepers' Park in Angus

Simcoe County 4 Palestine and Collingwood Pivot to Peace held joint rally Sunday against military bases, imperialism throughout the world
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‘Positive tone’: Average Innisfil home sold for more than $908K in January

‘Positive tone’: Average Innisfil home sold for more than $908K in January

'With rising sales, strong price growth, and a significant increase in new listings, Simcoe County continues to attract buyers,' Barrie and District Association of Realtors says
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Three hopefuls confirmed for Barrie-Innisfil 'meet the candidates' event

Three hopefuls confirmed for Barrie-Innisfil 'meet the candidates' event

Barrie Chamber of Commerce hosting events for Barrie-Innisfil (Monday) and Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte (Tuesday) ridings; doors open at 5 p.m. both evenings
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TRILLIUM TALK: Ford lays out billions in new spending, insists he won’t hike taxes

TRILLIUM TALK: Ford lays out billions in new spending, insists he won’t hike taxes

Every weekday during the Ontario election campaign, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium will break down all the big developments you need to know about
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‘Wrong direction’: Candidates of all stripes fail to weigh in on Lake Simcoe’s health

‘Wrong direction’: Candidates of all stripes fail to weigh in on Lake Simcoe’s health

Lake Simcoe Watch questionnaire receives 'very disappointing' number of responses, group's chair says; Village Media had similar issues while attempting to talk to candidates in Barrie-Innisfil
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New ramen restaurant coming to Park Place in south Barrie

New ramen restaurant coming to Park Place in south Barrie

Kinton Ramen will host soft opening March 10
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South-end Barrie blaze sends two to hospital; fire marshal investigating

South-end Barrie blaze sends two to hospital; fire marshal investigating

Firefighters responded to home on Columbia Road, near Essa Road and Mapleview West, around 2:30 a.m. this morning
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