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Wet, windy Saturday may bring freezing rain for Barrie area

Wet, windy Saturday may bring freezing rain for Barrie area

Travel conditions impacted, local power outages possible, Environment Canada says
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'Sextortion' cases becoming 'huge' problem at area schools: OPP

'Sextortion' cases becoming 'huge' problem at area schools: OPP

'Kids are afraid to report and talk to their adults ... We have to listen to our kids with no judgment and no shame,' says mother of the late Amanda Todd
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OHL Priority Selection less than one month away

OHL Priority Selection less than one month away

Results of the OHL Priority Selection Draft Lottery will be announced Wednesday, March 29
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Spring Author Series kicking off at Innisfil ideaLAB

Spring Author Series kicking off at Innisfil ideaLAB

Two of the events will be held at the Lakeshore branch while one will be held via Zoom
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City road widths could get closer look to avoid 'same mistakes'

City road widths could get closer look to avoid 'same mistakes'

'Over-designed wide roads induce speeding, distracted driving and unsafe conditions for pedestrians and residents living on these streets,' says councillor
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‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced budget

‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced budget

Opposition politicians slam Ford government’s 2023 budget as insufficient
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Patio season in downtown Barrie just a few weeks away

Patio season in downtown Barrie just a few weeks away

Weather permitting, Downtown BIA says patio season will kick off April 15 and run until Nov. 15
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Yonge St. projects take it on the chin during public meeting

Yonge St. projects take it on the chin during public meeting

Maclaren Avenue residents asks: 'How would you feel being a neighbour to have this monumental mass, a seven-storey building, go up beside you?'
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‘Positive outcome’: Downer conscious leaving Midland Town Hall

‘Positive outcome’: Downer conscious leaving Midland Town Hall

Fellow councillor, fire chief and first-responders praised for their quick actions and jumping in to aid Coun. Jim Downer last night
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Bradford man sentenced to five years in deadly summer crash

Bradford man sentenced to five years in deadly summer crash

Judge also imposed seven-year driving prohibition
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