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Barrie woman uses 'creepy art' as therapy during cancer battle

Barrie woman uses 'creepy art' as therapy during cancer battle

'I have different clientele who just want beautiful but still creepy ... (and) then you have the broad spectrum of people that really want the blood, guts and gore,' says Victoria Potter
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SIU clears officer after suspect injured in Wasaga Beach crash

SIU clears officer after suspect injured in Wasaga Beach crash

Driver suffered fractured femur and hip while fleeing police June 25
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BEHIND THE SCENES: 'They were heroes in life, not just in death'

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'They were heroes in life, not just in death'

Village Media journalist Nikki Cole talks about covering the funeral service for Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, two South Simcoe police officers gunned down in the line of duty
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'Fall' in love with food during Flavours of Lake Country

'Fall' in love with food during Flavours of Lake Country

Eight area restaurants taking part, with focus on autumn-inspired menus that encourage citizens to 'support local, eat local'
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South Simcoe chief extends 'heartfelt thank-you' to community

South Simcoe chief extends 'heartfelt thank-you' to community

'Words will never be enough to communicate our appreciation and gratitude,' says John Van Dyke
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Partial road closure coming to Bayfield St. bridge next week

Partial road closure coming to Bayfield St. bridge next week

Affected area will be between Rose and Coulter streets on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Ready for takeoff: History repeats itself at former RCAF building

Ready for takeoff: History repeats itself at former RCAF building

Rudy Mak Surveying recently bought the Highway 90 building for new office space; Plans underway to create outdoor Air Force display
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'No brainer': London company acquires area brewery

'No brainer': London company acquires area brewery

New owners of Side Launch Brewing Co. say Collingwood brewery and taproom will remain open
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'Nightmare': Orillia hockey coaches may be benched over apparel

'Nightmare': Orillia hockey coaches may be benched over apparel

Local supplier accuses Orillia Minor Hockey of 'bullying,' but official says they have an approved vendor for a reason as proceeds help keep costs down for families
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Get the lowdown on city's new zoning bylaw

Get the lowdown on city's new zoning bylaw

In addition to virtual and in-person meetings, there are six documents outlining the new zoning bylaw, which informs how land can be used and types of buildings allowed
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