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Penetanguishene holding town dock secondary study master plan workshop

Penetanguishene holding town dock secondary study master plan workshop

Workshop to seek feedback on the locations and types of public spaces, opportunities for new uses, and access to the Town Dock
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Fire department invoice to stand, rules Tiny council

Fire department invoice to stand, rules Tiny council

Resident says she's disappointed with the way township handled the issue, which wasn't about marking services but the incorrect depth at which the gas pipe was laid
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Midland CAO recognized by peer group for work during COVID-19 pandemic

Midland CAO recognized by peer group for work during COVID-19 pandemic

David Denault and other regional CAOs recognized by Ontario Municipal Administrators’ Association
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Winter sand cleaning to begin in Penetanguishene

Winter sand cleaning to begin in Penetanguishene

The project will see staff sweeping some of the winter sand on roads to help with dust control
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When powdered fentanyl showed up in Barrie, ER doc says overdoses became 'non-stop'

When powdered fentanyl showed up in Barrie, ER doc says overdoses became 'non-stop'

Webinar provides insight from local experts on opioid crisis and how the problem is growing here in Barrie
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MPP meets with women to discuss barriers, celebrate success

MPP meets with women to discuss barriers, celebrate success

Jill Dunlop has met with women in different sectors, including municipal politics; 'It’s crucial to ensuring we have vibrant, diverse representation'
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COLUMN: Injection of hope a real shot in the arm

COLUMN: Injection of hope a real shot in the arm

There's a new thing: CVE. Wendy explains in this week's Everything King what she has coined as COVID Vaccine Envy
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One year since Ontario's classrooms first went virtual

One year since Ontario's classrooms first went virtual

Monday will mark a full school year since students returned from March Break, not to their classrooms, but to their kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms
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Take several steps back in time on Nine Mile Portage Heritage Trail (10 photos)

Take several steps back in time on Nine Mile Portage Heritage Trail (10 photos)

Historic trail begins at Memorial Square/Meridian Place in downtown Barrie and ends at Historic Fort Willow in Springwater Township
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Blue Mountain to replace downhill bike park with cross-country trails

Blue Mountain to replace downhill bike park with cross-country trails

The resort will be permanently closing its downhill bike park and lift access but will be expanding its cross-country trails into the Orchard ski area
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