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Winning would be icing on the cake for 'underdog' home baker

Winning would be icing on the cake for 'underdog' home baker

In a vote-based virtual competition, Donna-Joe Frowen has made it through two elimination rounds; 'I do it for fun,' she says
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Mayor paints positive picture during 'state of the city' address

Mayor paints positive picture during 'state of the city' address

Mayor Steve Clarke reflects on city's successes in 2020 while urging residents to not 'let off on the accelerator' when it comes to preventing COVID-19 spread
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Health unit reports 1 death, 34 new COVID cases in region today

Health unit reports 1 death, 34 new COVID cases in region today

The health unit has confirmed eight Barrie cases linked to a congregate setting outbreak
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Local custodian troubled by sweeping changes to hours

Local custodian troubled by sweeping changes to hours

Public board official says there have been no cuts, but re-allocation happens yearly; ‘Many staff have lost hours at night,’ says custodian at Simcoe County school
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Government's 'radical changes' bad for Lake Simcoe and province, critics say

Government's 'radical changes' bad for Lake Simcoe and province, critics say

Amendments to Conservation Authorities Act 'disconcerting' and not reflective of feedback from consultations, says LSRCA official
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WATCH: Government launches COVID-19 inspection blitz in 'strategic locations' across the province

WATCH: Government launches COVID-19 inspection blitz in 'strategic locations' across the province

Ford has also hinted at further restrictions for COVID-19 hot spots
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Shoplifting complaint leads Orillia OPP to stolen vehicle

Shoplifting complaint leads Orillia OPP to stolen vehicle

Police say the stolen vehicle had fraudulent licence plates attached to it
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Video: State & Main offers high-end dining without the pricetag

Video: State & Main offers high-end dining without the pricetag

State & Main Kitchen & Bar opened back in March just days before the world shut down, and now they are back open again, for what seems like the first time.
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Ontario confirms 28 deaths, 1,210 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 28 deaths, 1,210 new COVID cases today

The province also reported a decrease in the number of COVID patients hospitalized but an increase in patients admitted to intensive care and on ventilators
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Puppy sale goes wrong in parking lot; 2 men wanted for attempted theft

Puppy sale goes wrong in parking lot; 2 men wanted for attempted theft

Police say the culprits threw the puppy — which was in a carrier — out the window when the victim gave chase
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