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Snowmobilers can get on track with early-bird permit purchase

Snowmobilers can get on track with early-bird permit purchase

By purchasing on or before Nov. 1, early trail permit buyers can support their local club while saving $80 off the regular fee, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs says
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'Working together': Local mayor opposed to receiving stronger powers

'Working together': Local mayor opposed to receiving stronger powers

Lynn Dollin says the town wants to meet its Ontario government housing targets, but she'd rather work collaboratively with council colleagues to make it happen
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'There it sits': Historic South Simcoe property for sale

'There it sits': Historic South Simcoe property for sale

Re/Max has listed the site, which includes the McConkey House that was once owned by former Innisfil mayor Gord Wauchope, for nearly $8.99 million; property already approved for a four-storey, mixed-use development
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Man who sexually assaulted stepdaughter out on bail pending appeal

Man who sexually assaulted stepdaughter out on bail pending appeal

Lawyer for former Barrie resident Richard Sticklee says 'trial judge erred in finding him guilty'
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'A tradition': Frighteningly fun Halloween home tour returns

'A tradition': Frighteningly fun Halloween home tour returns

Halloween Home Tour returns for fourth year with more than two dozen homes vying for best presentation
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Organizers getting in tune for local Greenbelt fundraiser

Organizers getting in tune for local Greenbelt fundraiser

Saturday's event at Southshore Centre in Barrie will feature musician Sarah Harmer and virtual appearance by author Margaret Atwood
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Salaries, benefits leave little ‘wiggle room’ in draft South Simcoe police budget

Salaries, benefits leave little ‘wiggle room’ in draft South Simcoe police budget

Department seeking 6.5-per-cent increase in proposed operating budget; draft capital budget projected to total $1.5 million
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Howl-o-ween pack walk and costume contest helps pet food bank

Howl-o-ween pack walk and costume contest helps pet food bank

Inaugural event slated to run between Innisfil Beach Park and Moon Cafe and Craft Beer Oct. 29
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'Deeply troubling': OPP officer convicted of assault

'Deeply troubling': OPP officer convicted of assault

Orillia detachment Cst. Bailey Nicholls found guilty of assault causing bodily harm following 2019 incident at Studabakers; OPP Association says ruling 'very disappointing'
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Five events you need to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Five events you need to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Cookstown BOOnanza set to return; St. John's Anglican Church celebrating 170th anniversary
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