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Two 30,000-gallon tanks were 'main concern' in propane fire

Two 30,000-gallon tanks were 'main concern' in propane fire

Fire crews remain on scene, but an official from Superior Propane said there were no injuries as a result of today's spectacular fire
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CARP concerned after hearing 'horror stories' of seniors living below poverty line

CARP concerned after hearing 'horror stories' of seniors living below poverty line

After learning about 20% of seniors in Canada live below povery line, advocacy group is trying to raise money to help local seniors
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'Majority' of damage caused by Barrie tornado is repairable, says engineer

'Majority' of damage caused by Barrie tornado is repairable, says engineer

City officials say it’s still too early to peg the exact damage and number of homes that will need to be replaced
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Waterfront redevelopment will be 'revolutionary,' councillor says

Waterfront redevelopment will be 'revolutionary,' councillor says

Council met Friday to confirm agreement of purchase and sale; Coun. Jay Fallis was lone dissenter, saying 8-storey building would 'negatively impact' community
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Province investing $5.8M in free online training to help workers gain skills

Province investing $5.8M in free online training to help workers gain skills

Partnership will offer free online courses to those impacted by the pandemic
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Dramatic video captures explosions at Superior Propane

Dramatic video captures explosions at Superior Propane

Emergency officials have cleared a one-kilometre area around Superior Propane at Bayview Drive and Lockhart Road
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Massive fire in Barrie forces evacuation of businesses

Massive fire in Barrie forces evacuation of businesses

Emergency officials have cleared a one-kilometre area around Superior Propane at Bayview Drive and Lockhart Road, officials say
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Eight new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka today

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka today

There are no new cases in Orillia today but there are 36 active cases in the region, says the health unit in its daily update
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ONTARIO: Capacity limits are out, but masks will stay on after Step 3 of Ontario's reopening

ONTARIO: Capacity limits are out, but masks will stay on after Step 3 of Ontario's reopening

Ontario says it won't lift its mask mandate in the next phase of reopening, even as it drops most other public health measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19
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Residents call for action at 'dangerous' intersection

Residents call for action at 'dangerous' intersection

'It’s a shame to watch (collisions) happen over and over again. This can be prevented,' says woman who lives near Brant and Laclie streets
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