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SERIES: Homeless advocate irked by term 'affordable housing'

SERIES: Homeless advocate irked by term 'affordable housing'

'Getting to know actual folks living rough and gaining their trust is well worth the effort,' says Carolyn Boyer
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Province capping 2025 rent increases at 2.5%

Province capping 2025 rent increases at 2.5%

Increase holding at what is currently the lowest rate in the country, government says
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Colts add some Finnish flash through CHL Import Draft

Colts add some Finnish flash through CHL Import Draft

Barrie chose right-winger Emil Hemming, who was recently selected by Dallas Stars with No. 29 pick in the NHL Draft; OHL team also grabbed Finnish goalie with second pick
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'Eroded his brain': Man says long Southlake stay harmed father

'Eroded his brain': Man says long Southlake stay harmed father

Family describes difficult journey getting proper treatment in health-care system
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$50K reward offered as search for woman missing since 1988 renewed

$50K reward offered as search for woman missing since 1988 renewed

'Thirty-six years after Lois (Hanna) disappeared, her family is still looking for her. Someone knows what happened to Lois,' says investigator
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Accessibility mats being installed today at Centennial Beach

Accessibility mats being installed today at Centennial Beach

Mats anchored at the beach between lifeguard chairs No. 4 and No. 5
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Commuters will be boarding buses instead this weekend on GO's Barrie Line

Commuters will be boarding buses instead this weekend on GO's Barrie Line

On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace train service between Highway 407 Bus Terminal and Allandale Waterfront GO station
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RVH Care Foundation among 13 local charities sharing $22.5M gift

RVH Care Foundation among 13 local charities sharing $22.5M gift

‘I feel good about it,’ says philanthropist Reinhart Weber
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City rolls out 'Summer Fun' trailers starting today

City rolls out 'Summer Fun' trailers starting today

Nature Play, Summer Fun trailers offer free access to activities and equipment
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LETTER: Many questions remain around Sea Cadet parade grounds

LETTER: Many questions remain around Sea Cadet parade grounds

'Mayor, council and staff should take a step back ... and look at the project as a whole and get clarity on outstanding questions before moving forward,' says reader
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