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Retired OPP officer saw 'heartbreaking' situation up close in Ukraine

Retired OPP officer saw 'heartbreaking' situation up close in Ukraine

'I’ve always been an avid volunteer and it's my passion to pay it forward as best I can,' says Midhurst resident and former OPP staff sergeant
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Man arrested in Barrie on child-porn charges

Man arrested in Barrie on child-porn charges

Suspect arrested March 29 at northwest Barrie residence; 59-year-old man charged with accessing, possessing child pornography
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EVERYTHING KING: Ever feel like you're being nickel and dimed to death?

EVERYTHING KING: Ever feel like you're being nickel and dimed to death?

Cha-ching! In this week's Everything King, Wendy wonders when consumers can catch a break
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Barrie man charged following Mono break-in

Barrie man charged following Mono break-in

Grand Valley resident also charged after police respond to call from concerned homeowner
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South-end elementary school placed in hold-and-secure this morning

South-end elementary school placed in hold-and-secure this morning

Officials made aware of possible incident happening today at W.C. Little Elementary School, but hold-and-secure has now ended
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Jurisdiction among key concerns as councillors turn down renters' committee

Jurisdiction among key concerns as councillors turn down renters' committee

'If we’re going to create a renters’ committee, do we then create a homeowners’ committee? Do we then create a landlords’ committee?' asks Coun. Gary Harvey
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More than 1,000 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals for first time since February

More than 1,000 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals for first time since February

Latest update reports 6 more deaths in last month, and 1,991 new COVID cases.
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Soldiers conducting controlled detonations at CFB Borden next week

Soldiers conducting controlled detonations at CFB Borden next week

Up to 20 controlled detonations will take place daily on April 11 and 12 between approximately 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Casino Rama unveils 'hot summer concerts' lineup for July

Casino Rama unveils 'hot summer concerts' lineup for July

Steve Earle and the Dukes, The Cult and others will be performing at Casino Rama in July
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Local cross-country skiers shine at Ontario Youth Championships (7 photos)

Local cross-country skiers shine at Ontario Youth Championships (7 photos)

Barrie resident Percy Wiersma placed second in both the U14 boys races at the Ontario Youth Nordic Ski Championships
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