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COLUMN: 30 people who've had 'profound impact' on Barrie Colts

COLUMN: 30 people who've had 'profound impact' on Barrie Colts

As the local OHL team celebrates three decades, BarrieToday's Peter Robinson takes closer look at players on the ice as well as folks behind the scenes
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Métis council youth rep learns more about Indigenous education

Métis council youth rep learns more about Indigenous education

'I want to create classrooms where Indigenous students feel seen, valued and respected,' Katelyn Cudmore says following national gathering in Winnipeg
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WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

Rubik's cube competition, dinosaur display and holiday magic show among weekend events
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ADOPT ME: Mosley has plenty of affection, energy

ADOPT ME: Mosley has plenty of affection, energy

This 'charming fella' also loves to snuggle and is a fetch enthusiast
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Collingwood ‘ahead of the curve’ with new fines process

Collingwood ‘ahead of the curve’ with new fines process

Administrative monetary penalty system (AMPS) will bring administration of bylaw tickets in-house and is expected to bring in $35,000 annually to town coffers
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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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