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Tara Fenn-Orillia covers Barrie daily for the MiTL Conversation Desk. Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains.

The Buzz

Someone took $300,000 from the 400 Market. Your thoughts?

Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. ### You're not going to believe what happened at the 400 Market O...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

Barrie is Canada's #2 city? What are they smoking?

Hey, your city got ranked as a great place to live Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here'...

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The Buzz

RJ Barrett just saved your Raptors' season.

Your Raptors really dodged a bullet, eh? Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. ### Your Raptors won bec...

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The Buzz

Barrie teens are playing 'Senior Assassin' with water guns. Should you worry?

Your kids are playing *what* kind of game? Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. So, you know how every...

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The Buzz

Your GO train commute just got scammed.

Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. ### Your GO Train commute just got weirder Okay, so here's what's...

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Your Barrie car insurance just jumped 25%. What gives?

Your car insurance bill is probably going to make you scream Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

A Brampton kid just joined the Raptors. Your Leafs fan is hyped.

Your Leafs fan is now a Raptors fan, just like that. Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so her...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

Doug Ford worked from home. You're still stuck on the 400.

Your Premier's Work-From-Home Habits Are Wild Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's wha...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

The Gardiner is closed. Your Barrie commute just got worse.

Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. ### Your commute is about to get a whole lot worse Okay, so here'...

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The Buzz

Ford wants to boot Barrie councillors. Are you okay with that?

You won't believe what Ford's doing to councils Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's w...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

Your Solicitor General wanted *that* replacement SUV? You won't believe it.

You won't believe what our Solicitor General wanted next Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so ...

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The Buzz

Someone just called your downtown "zombies and bent over statues

Your downtown reputation is taking a hit Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's what's a...

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The Buzz

They almost took your $30 million for a private jet

You won't believe what our government did with your money Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so...

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The Buzz

Your Barrie neighbor went to Cleveland in camo. Seriously.

Your Raptors fan in camo, you won't believe it Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's wh...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

The Raptors are using a pianist and you won't believe why

You won't believe this Toronto Raptors news Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's what's...

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The Buzz

150 inmates just walked out of jail. Your safety?

You won't believe what's happening with these jail releases Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay,...

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The Buzz

Your kid's attendance could soon count for marks in Barrie.

Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. ### Your kids might get marks just for showing up Okay, so here's...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

Your Penetang jail is in crisis. Here's why.

Your local jails are in crisis Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's what's actually ha...

Tara Fenn-Orillia Barrie Civic Wire
The Buzz

Your province lost $10 million from animal abusers. How?

You won't believe this wild animal story Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's what's ac...

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The Buzz

Your Barrie neighbors are in serious trouble

Your neighbours might be in serious trouble Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it. Okay, so here's what'...

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What did Barrie City Council vote on this week?

Tara Fenn-Orillia covers Barrie city hall daily for Mornings in the Lab, tracking council votes, building permits, and civic data.

Who covers Barrie city hall news?

Tara Fenn-Orillia is the Mornings in the Lab correspondent covering Barrie city hall, municipal data, and local issues daily.

What local news is happening in Barrie today?

Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about it.

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