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REMEMBER THIS:
Wishing for second helping of Mother’s Pizza Parlour
(4 photos)
Restaurant opened on Bayfield Street in 1976 and remained extremely popular — and affordable — for several years
Apr 17, 2021 12:00 PM
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James Keenan: The hardest-working man in Barrie
(4 photos)
This week’s story is about a machinist, engineer, firefighter, and waterworks superintendent
Apr 10, 2021 12:00 PM
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The Phantom of Skunk’s Misery
(4 photos)
Orval Shaw was adept at living off the land, which helped immensely as he evaded lawmen across southern Ontario in 1929
Apr 3, 2021 12:00 PM
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From resort to rubble
(4 photos)
This week's Remember This delves into the history of the Queen's Hotel
Mar 27, 2021 12:00 PM
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Closing time at East End Variety
(6 photos)
Opening day for the popular Blake Street eatery was Saturday, June 27, 1953
Mar 20, 2021 12:00 PM
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Lady Doc — The Agnes Larkin Jamieson Story
(4 photos)
A true trailblazer, Dr. Jamieson set another milestone in 1950 she became the first female coroner in Ontario
Mar 13, 2021 12:00 PM
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Hello! Hello! The telephone comes to Barrie
In this week's Remember This, the Bell telephone company comes to Barrie
Mar 6, 2021 12:00 PM
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In 1955, Barrie police force assembled in just six weeks
When Ontario Provincial Police withdrew, newly hired Police Chief Edward Tschirhart had to act quickly
Feb 27, 2021 12:00 PM
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Turnkeys and jail breakers: Part Three
In this week's Remember This, a criminal duo is transferred to Barrie for 'safe keeping,' but that doesn't last long
Feb 20, 2021 12:00 PM
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Turnkeys and jail breakers: Part Two
In this week's Remember This, a trio of criminals attack the guard as well as the jail governor and his wife before a daring high-speed chase
Feb 13, 2021 12:00 PM
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