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Ford expands strong mayor powers, pledges cash for housing targets

Ford expands strong mayor powers, pledges cash for housing targets

Yearly targets will 'ramp up' over time, premier says at AMO conference; Barrie sits at 23,000 up to 2031, followed by Bradford at 6,500 and Innisfil at 6,300
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Saddle up! RAM Rodeo coming to Dufferin County plowing match

Saddle up! RAM Rodeo coming to Dufferin County plowing match

Some of Canada's top riders will be making the trip; 'It’s a fan favourite for sure,' says organizer
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Innisfil man charged after police seize loaded handgun at crash

Innisfil man charged after police seize loaded handgun at crash

South Simcoe police responded to the area of St. Johns Road and 6th Line in Innisfil for vehicle in the ditch Saturday night
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Aqua Dogs make a splash at Carrot Fest

Aqua Dogs make a splash at Carrot Fest

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Greenbelt graves? Newmarket Cemetery eyes solution for space issues

Greenbelt graves? Newmarket Cemetery eyes solution for space issues

With available space limited, the non-profit organization is working toward getting zoning to create new green burial site in East Gwillimbury
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Police investigating gunfire at Barrie hotel

Police investigating gunfire at Barrie hotel

No one was shot, but Barrie police say man was transported to RVH with serious leg injury suffered while reversing his car
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Fans get 'supercharged' at Highway 11 Cruisers' annual car show

Fans get 'supercharged' at Highway 11 Cruisers' annual car show

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Bill Burr bringing laughs to Casino Rama

Bill Burr bringing laughs to Casino Rama

'One of the top comedic voices of his generation,' Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian will be at local venue in early October
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Health unit offers families back-to-school ideas to stay active

Health unit offers families back-to-school ideas to stay active

School-aged residents in Simcoe-Muskoka not getting enough physical activity to be healthy, health unit says
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Driver facing charges in Barrie crash after going 'airborne'

Driver facing charges in Barrie crash after going 'airborne'

Dodge Charger was being driven by 25-year-old Etobicoke resident; 26-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries
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