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Ukrainian refugee, 13, recounts how she landed in our area

Ukrainian refugee, 13, recounts how she landed in our area

'My mom and younger brother came. I only see my dad online. It’s a little bit difficult,' says Grade 8 student Solomiia Rybak
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Barrie Lawn Bowling Club team claims Matthews Trophy

Barrie Lawn Bowling Club team claims Matthews Trophy

Winning team includes Mary Jane Dawson, Corrine Smith, Jon Dawson and Al Fairchild
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Signature fundraising event in Oro-Medonte planned for Gilda's Club

Signature fundraising event in Oro-Medonte planned for Gilda's Club

If you want to know where it's being held, you'll have to buy a ticket
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Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

For Midland resident Frieda Baldwin and local trail volunteers, closing trail serves as an 'important milestone'
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Judicial pre-trial starts for Collingwood man accused of killing wife

Judicial pre-trial starts for Collingwood man accused of killing wife

James Schwalm accused of killing his wife after her body was discovered inside vehicle that had careened down embankment and caught fire near Collingwood
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Barrie teen charged after fight in Midland parking lot

Barrie teen charged after fight in Midland parking lot

Police say female victim was taken to hospital; 16-year-old male suspect charged with assault causing bodily harm
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Striker hit by vehicle as tempers flare again at LifeLabs picket line

Striker hit by vehicle as tempers flare again at LifeLabs picket line

Barrie police say officers responded to two separate calls about conduct of picketing LifeLabs employees, who've been on strike since May 2
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Slight potential for tornado as part of severe thunderstorm watch

Slight potential for tornado as part of severe thunderstorm watch

Toonie-sized hail is possible as well with wind gusts up to 90 km/h
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Public speaking world champ to be featured at Toastmasters event

Public speaking world champ to be featured at Toastmasters event

Barrie’s Small Business Toastmasters Club’s free online open house is taking place May 16 via Zoom
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Old YMCA site on its way to getting towering new look on Grove St.

Old YMCA site on its way to getting towering new look on Grove St.

'Over four buildings, we’re talking about investing half a billion dollars in your city,' SkyDev official says of multi-tower project
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