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'We’re growing in ways that few are across the province,' says Barrie resident Dawn Stephens, whose official start date is Jan. 1

A recipient last year 'started crying because he hadn’t had a gift in over 20 years,' says Askennonia Senior Centre executive director

'We want to create a space that, as weird as it sounds, makes you feel like you're playing in your own basement,' says business owner

‘Anybody in the community who has a family doctor, who doesn't have a family doctor, we're open to see them, to serve them, to see how we can help,’ says doctor

'Our emergency department is already crowded and we are not able to provide beds to those who are shelter seeking,' says letter to city council

'We bought our passes (for Horseshoe Resort) in the summer and we’ve been itching to get out since then,' says Barrie resident Brittany Brownless

Forecast predicts mainly cloudy day with no more snow and high of minus-1 — perfect conditions to head outdoors leading into Christmas morning

Charges against 36-year-old local man include careless driving as well as weapon and drug possession