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Canplas Industries has more expansion plans in the pipeline

Canplas Industries has more expansion plans in the pipeline

'As our business grew, it was necessary to have more distribution space for our main production facilities right here in Barrie,' says president
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Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

'We have amazing volunteers. Their love for the animals is unbelievable,' says official at Waverley sanctuary that's home to nearly 120 animals
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Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Giving living trees the perfect gift for homeowners who have everything

Giving living trees the perfect gift for homeowners who have everything

Trees are sold in bundles of 10 and cost between $24 and $28 per bundle, plus $30 packaging fee per order
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'Eclectic, strange or weird?': Meet the collectors who treasure hunt across Ontario

'Eclectic, strange or weird?': Meet the collectors who treasure hunt across Ontario

'Everyone needs something to hold on to. For me, I needed to hold on to my dad in a way that wasn't hurting me,' says man
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Area author pens book inspired by teachings of Francis of Assisi

Area author pens book inspired by teachings of Francis of Assisi

'I met Francis while working at Mount Alverno Retreat Centre and felt I had met my soulmate as I resonated with his teachings,' says local spiritual advisor
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City balancing road safety, water protection with how much salt it uses

City balancing road safety, water protection with how much salt it uses

'Snow and ice are removed from roads and sidewalks by plowing rather than melting with salt when possible to reduce the amount of salt required,' says official
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COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

'Despite my grumpy tendencies, this tiny, smiley, screaming human is changing the tide of how I look at things,' says reporter Greg McGrath-Goudie
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COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

This evergreen has long been revered and celebrated among everyone from pagans and Romans to Christians
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COLUMN: Capturing Christmas moments on camera keeps memories crisp

COLUMN: Capturing Christmas moments on camera keeps memories crisp

'I’m reminded how important it is to capture all those happy times with a camera, as the moments and memories tend to fade over time,' writes BarrieToday's Kevin Lamb
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