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Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

'We have amazing volunteers. Their love for the animals is unbelievable,' says Shannon Leguizamon, volunteer manager of the Waverley animal sanctuary that's home to nearly 120 animals
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Flock to Tiffin Centre, join in on annual bird count

Flock to Tiffin Centre, join in on annual bird count

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority urging residents to attend Jan. 2 event
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POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
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Local magician pulls new holiday magic show out of his hat

Local magician pulls new holiday magic show out of his hat

Phil DaCosta, an award-winning master of the sleight-of-hand, brings Dear Santa, I Can Explain - A Holiday Magic Show! to The Loft Art Space in Barrie on Dec. 28
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COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

This evergreen has long been revered and celebrated among everyone from pagans and Romans to Christians
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BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

Conviction follows second trial ordered by Ontario Court of Appeal
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'Hissing' homeless man on bank steps stops clients from using local branch

'Hissing' homeless man on bank steps stops clients from using local branch

'Instead of trying to fix the problem, they’re shutting down banks,' TD customer says after branch begins locking vestibule containing ATM to customers outside regular business hours
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'Special moments': These were the top Ontario baby names for 2023

'Special moments': These were the top Ontario baby names for 2023

One name has claimed the top spot for baby girls in Ontario for 15 consecutive years
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Good morning, Innisfil! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Innisfil! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Crown seeks 20-year sentence for convicted Barrie sex offender

Crown seeks 20-year sentence for convicted Barrie sex offender

Eric Johnson convicted of 10 sex-related charges against two victims
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