BARRIE CIVIC WIRE CORRESPONDENT

Tara Fenn-Orillia — Barrie Civic Wire Coverage

All filed reports from Tara Fenn-Orillia, Barrie correspondent covering the Barrie Civic Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.

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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...

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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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The Buzz

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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The Buzz

Your Barrie waterfront is getting a big glow up

Your Barrie waterfront is getting a big glow up 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...

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The Buzz

Your school board is charging WHAT for supervisors?

Okay, your school board's charging WHAT? 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, I was digging throug...

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The Buzz

Barrie, is your GO Train ride about to get better?

Your GO Train ride might get an upgrade 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

Toys 'R' Us is suing a swingers club. Seriously.

Your kids won't believe this Toys 'R' Us 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 wh...

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The Buzz

Your GO train ride just got a little less weird.

Your GO train ride just got a little less weird 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...

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The Buzz

Your favorite Dunlop Street spot, Mexhico, is closing.

Your favorite plant-based spot is closing, 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. Okay, so here'...

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The Buzz

Your wild Barrie night out just went viral on Reddit

Your wild night out in downtown Barrie just went viral 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 h...

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The Buzz

Someone broke the glass at a Barrie hockey rink. Your thoughts?

Seriously, your Friday night just got weird. 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 we ...

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The Buzz

Your MPPs just got a 4.2% raise. Seriously?

Your MPPs just got a raise, seriously? 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 act...

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The Buzz

Metrolinx has 124 VPs. Is that why your GO Train is late?

You won't believe how many VPs Metrolinx has 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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The Buzz

Your GO Train ride just got more expensive, and here's why.

Your GO Train ride just got more expensive 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 everyo...

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The Buzz

Your Barrie roads are just as bad as Toronto's, seriously.

Your roads are just as bad as Toronto's, seriously 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

Your new home HST rebate is gone next year.

Okay, you won't believe this Barrie 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. ### Your HST rebate mi...

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The Buzz

Is a FanDuel truck by the Spirit Catcher what Barrie needs?

Did you see this wild lineup down by the waterfront? 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...

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The Buzz

Your Jean Street backyard could set a "dangerous precedent" for Barrie.

Your backyard development could be a nightmare 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...

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The Buzz

Your Barrie Colts are out. So what now?

Your Maple Leafs are doing great, but what about the Colts? 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 Peggy Hill realtor is wearing an ankle bracelet. What gives?

You won't believe what's happening with ankle bracelets! 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

Arson in Barrie? Your city's facing hidden challenges.

Someone just charged with arson in a domestic dispute 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 he...

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The Buzz

Your Barrie commute just got an app for its pain.

Your commute just got wilder, 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. Okay, so here's what's actu...

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The Wildcard

Your brain probably carries a fatal virus.

Did you know you're probably infected with a brain-eating virus? 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. O...

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The Angle

Your GO commute just got longer. Here's why.

Your GO commute just got even longer. Here's why. 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've proba...

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The Buzz

Your next Barrie Colts ticket resale will cost you big

Your next ticket resale will cost you 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 actu...

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The Wildcard

Your Roman dead got a punk rock funeral. No, seriously.

Your ancient Roman dead are getting a very punk rock send-off 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. Oka...

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The Angle

Barrie's spring equinox means more traffic, not better horoscopes.

Your spring equinox horoscope for Barrie? It's probably about traffic. Good morning from the gateway — Lake Simcoe's awake, the 400 is already packed, and Barrie's got growing pains. Let's talk about...

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The Buzz

Health inspectors just seized food at two Barrie spots. Yikes.

You won't believe what's happening at your favourite Barrie spots 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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The Wildcard

Your AI just got weird about Margaret Thatcher

Your AI assistant wants to say *what* about Margaret Thatcher? 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. Oka...

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The Angle

Your Blue Jays' Yesavage injury? Barrie knows that pain.

Your Blue Jays' Yesavage shoulder issue? Barrie's seen this before 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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The Buzz

Your Barrie council debated bird poop. Seriously?

Your backyard mystery just got weirder 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 act...

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