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Parking lot burnout leads to stunt driving charge for teen

Parking lot burnout leads to stunt driving charge for teen

Officers noticed a 'cloud of white smoke and the odour of burnt rubber' while finishing a call for service; Stroud teen facing charges
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'Cops everywhere': Police release few details on weapons call

'Cops everywhere': Police release few details on weapons call

There was a heavy York Region Police presence in a north-end Barrie neighbourhood for several hours Wednesday; Police expect to have more details later today
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'Serious' two-vehicle collision in Essa sends two to hospital

'Serious' two-vehicle collision in Essa sends two to hospital

One person suffered serious injuries in Thursday morning crash that sent both drivers to hospitals
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Simcoe County public schools will close Friday

Simcoe County public schools will close Friday

News of OPSEU walk-out prompted board to close schools tomorrow
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County, college look to 'open new opportunities' for newcomers

County, college look to 'open new opportunities' for newcomers

Start Now series features a collection of workshop and networking events on topics specific to business owners who are new to Canada
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Outstanding local leaders to be named Community Builders Awards winners

Outstanding local leaders to be named Community Builders Awards winners

The inaugural awards program will recognize 10 community builders here in Barrie
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OPSEU education workers to walk out in solidarity with CUPE

OPSEU education workers to walk out in solidarity with CUPE

Education workers are set to walk off the job on Friday
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City set to mark Remembrance Day with ceremony, parade

City set to mark Remembrance Day with ceremony, parade

Vigil Nov. 10 will precede Remembrance Day ceremony Nov. 11
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Water treatment drips onto students' lesson plan (6 photos)

Water treatment drips onto students' lesson plan (6 photos)

'We wanted to see how our water is processed, where it comes from and what is done to it,' says Barrie dad who brought kids to tour of water treatment plant
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Catholic board closing all schools in Simcoe-Muskoka on Friday

Catholic board closing all schools in Simcoe-Muskoka on Friday

Province-wide protest prompts board's decision; 'The learning environment would be unsafe for students,' says education director
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