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REMEMBER THIS: Santa Claus is (finally) coming to town

REMEMBER THIS: Santa Claus is (finally) coming to town

Inspired by the Toronto Santa Claus parade, Barrie's annual event began in 1949
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REMEMBER THIS: Soldier stories: Letters from the front — Part 3

REMEMBER THIS: Soldier stories: Letters from the front — Part 3

When the Great War broke out in 1914, Great Britain created a special mail delivery system to help soldiers stay in touch with their loved ones
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REMEMBER THIS: Soldier stories: The fortunate five — Part 2

REMEMBER THIS: Soldier stories: The fortunate five — Part 2

By early 1916, the Clayton brothers were fighting for their country, their comrades and their very lives in hellish locales in France and Belgium
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REMEMBER THIS: Soldier stories: The fortunate five — Part 1

REMEMBER THIS: Soldier stories: The fortunate five — Part 1

Clayton family experienced plenty of highs and lows in late 1800s and early 1900s
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REMEMBER THIS: Looking back on the Battle of the Somme

REMEMBER THIS: Looking back on the Battle of the Somme

'I’m afraid Dante’s Inferno is not a very good picture of hell compared to the Battle of the Somme,' a local soldier wrote in a letter back home
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REMEMBER THIS: Remembering a time when Halloween was more about the hijinks

REMEMBER THIS: Remembering a time when Halloween was more about the hijinks

There certainly aren't a lack of stories from Halloweens past
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REMEMBER THIS: Boating as popular as it ever was

REMEMBER THIS: Boating as popular as it ever was

While the present-day marina dates back 60 years, the popularity of boating on Kempenfelt Bay continues going strong
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REMEMBER THIS: Family furniture company turned many heads

REMEMBER THIS: Family furniture company turned many heads

Dougall home and workshop stood on Worsley Street near the corner of Mulcaster Street, just to the northeast of the market building
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REMEMBER THIS: Tannery explosion saved Engine 1531

REMEMBER THIS: Tannery explosion saved Engine 1531

Engine 1531 was on display for years at the Barrie waterfront and now rests at the Simcoe County Museum
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REMEMBER THIS: Tannery explosion sparks many questions

REMEMBER THIS: Tannery explosion sparks many questions

Barrie Tanning Company used steam engine to resume production after boilers exploded, but what became of it?
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