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Festive RIDE program officially kicks off

Festive RIDE program officially kicks off

The annual campaign runs until Jan. 1, 2024
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COLUMN: Alzheimer's diagnosis leads to 'long goodbye'

COLUMN: Alzheimer's diagnosis leads to 'long goodbye'

In this week's Everything King, Wendy looks at how the disease affects the caregiver; 'I see the toll it all takes'
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Simcoe paramedic food and toy drive returns for 21st year

Simcoe paramedic food and toy drive returns for 21st year

Over the previous 20 years, the drive has collected 104,215 toys, 50,394 pounds of food and more than $240,389 in monetary and gift-card donations
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Nuttall says it's 'unfortunate' where township talks have landed

Nuttall says it's 'unfortunate' where township talks have landed

'I have not formally asked the province to step in, but we did start the process by speaking at that committee,' Barrie mayor says of Springwater and Oro-Medonte discussions
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Llamas still on the llam: search-and-rescue plan in the works

Llamas still on the llam: search-and-rescue plan in the works

Pet llamas have been roaming the Loree Forest since Nov. 10, search teams are asking people to stay away from the area
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Barrie may look to province to accelerate fairgrounds project

Barrie may look to province to accelerate fairgrounds project

'We need more (housing) stock now. This application deals with some of the barriers of it moving forward,' says ward councillor
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Women Lifestyle Clinic brings 'holistic approach' to Bradford

Women Lifestyle Clinic brings 'holistic approach' to Bradford

Grand opening to feature coupons and a raffle for a $500 gift certificate on Friday
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Teen stabbing victim released from hospital: police

Teen stabbing victim released from hospital: police

No arrests have been made in Wednesday afternoon's incident near Innisdale Secondary School; officers hoping for 'significant tip'
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Case deferred again for Essa couple charged with human-trafficking

Case deferred again for Essa couple charged with human-trafficking

Lauriston and Amber Maloney scheduled to return to Bradford court for case management on Nov. 23
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No Frills workers in Bradford poised for possible strike

No Frills workers in Bradford poised for possible strike

Workers at Blake Street store in Barrie represented by Unifor and could also be affected, says union official
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