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County drops off final cheque for college's technology centre

County drops off final cheque for college's technology centre

Cheque for $1.3-million marks final installment of $5-million pledge toward Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre at Barrie campus
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Recycle those used items during city's upcoming 'New To Me' Day

Recycle those used items during city's upcoming 'New To Me' Day

Oct. 1 event a chance for people to place unwanted items, labelled 'free' at the curb, for other residents and community members to browse and take for their own use
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Local veterinarians offering low-cost rabies clinics

Local veterinarians offering low-cost rabies clinics

Clinics available in Tottenham, Barrie, Oro-Medonte, Penetanguishene and Thornton
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Barrie Huronia Probus Club invites new members to join

Barrie Huronia Probus Club invites new members to join

Club welcomes people to join for 'fellowship, friendship and fun'
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Police seek new info, video evidence in fatal skydiving accident

Police seek new info, video evidence in fatal skydiving accident

Tania Pardazi Moghaddam, 21, of Richmond Hill, was killed in the Aug. 27 incident
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Firefighters 'aggressively attack' morning restaurant blaze

Firefighters 'aggressively attack' morning restaurant blaze

Fire crews responded to Tandoori Kingdom on Blake Street shortly before 5 a.m. to find flames shooting through the roof
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Brampton truck driver charged with impaired in Springwater

Brampton truck driver charged with impaired in Springwater

Fully loaded transport truck stopped Wednesday night on George Johnston Road
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LETTER: Noisy vehicle 'problem is real and goes unchecked'

LETTER: Noisy vehicle 'problem is real and goes unchecked'

Letter writer suggests maybe it's time for city council to request contract quote from OPP to take over policing in Barrie
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Council OKs break on development charges for downtown project

Council OKs break on development charges for downtown project

'This is not a new project and it’s not tax money. It’s development charges to be paid at a later date,' says Barrie mayor
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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