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Three people charged in Midland drug bust

Three people charged in Midland drug bust

Police say they found fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine Friday morning at William Street residence
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Local Firehouse Subs owners named Canadian franchisee of the year

Local Firehouse Subs owners named Canadian franchisee of the year

Nilam and Ravish Shah operate franchises in Barrie, Orillia and Vaughan
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SIU clears Barrie police officer in case involving barricaded man

SIU clears Barrie police officer in case involving barricaded man

In November 2021 incident on Innisfil Street, officers saw the man was holding a knife and tied to a pole
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With hardware on the line, Foerster family sticks together on the ice

With hardware on the line, Foerster family sticks together on the ice

While Tyson Foerster makes his return to the Colts lineup tonight, sister Kali will be competing for the PWHL title with the Barrie Jr. Sharks
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Health unit reports gradual surge in COVID cases as deaths, hospitalizations plateau

Health unit reports gradual surge in COVID cases as deaths, hospitalizations plateau

More than half of the region's ICU beds are full and about 13 per cent of the ventilator beds are occupied
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Edgehill Dr. plan could see 16 storeys built with 468 apartments

Edgehill Dr. plan could see 16 storeys built with 468 apartments

'This is the neighbourhood meeting to hear about the proposal and make comments,' says deputy-mayor
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Oro-Medonte business owner scolds NDP critic for 'spreading false claims'

Oro-Medonte business owner scolds NDP critic for 'spreading false claims'

Man behind proposed medical innovation park 'deeply disturbed' by politician's comments about Oro-Medonte property, MZO
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SIU investigating after officer uses anti-riot weapon to shoot man in Severn Bridge

SIU investigating after officer uses anti-riot weapon to shoot man in Severn Bridge

Incident occurred during drug-trafficking investigation, SIU says
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Hotel fire sends one person to hospital, cause still under investigation

Hotel fire sends one person to hospital, cause still under investigation

Barrie firefighters were called to the Quality Inn on Hart Drive late Thursday night
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161 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 89 on ventilators

161 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 89 on ventilators

Between 4 and 14 COVID patients died each day in March in Ontario
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