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O.J. Simpson, acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dead at 76

O.J. Simpson, acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dead at 76

Message posted Thursday on fallen football star's social media says he died after battling cancer; Simpson was 76
Alliston man charged after destructive rampage in Barrie’s south end

Alliston man charged after destructive rampage in Barrie’s south end

Man left trail of damage, which began with garbage cans and ended with smashed windows at a business park, resulting in numerous criminal charges
Juno-winning singer-songwriter performing in Barrie next month

Juno-winning singer-songwriter performing in Barrie next month

BarrieFolk presenting Stephen Fearing on May 5 at Burton Avenue United Church; Fearing also a member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

OPP responded to Hurontario Street business shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday; robber had taken cash from register and fled on foot
LETTER: Carbon tax illustrates communication failure

LETTER: Carbon tax illustrates communication failure

'People need to see and understand the link between the carbon tax inflow and the rebate outflow ... otherwise, it just looks like a tax grab,' says letter writer
LETTER: Carbon tax 'does nothing' but create government jobs

LETTER: Carbon tax 'does nothing' but create government jobs

Those who say otherwise lack 'basic understanding of the impact of taxation on the cost of living,' says letter writer
Burning issue: Fires at homeless camp worrisome for nearby business

Burning issue: Fires at homeless camp worrisome for nearby business

'This is a huge safety concern to our staff's well-being as well as the businesses in (the) surrounding area,' says company official
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Thousands of Barrie properties to be impacted by new trash pick-up schedule

Thousands of Barrie properties to be impacted by new trash pick-up schedule

'There is going to be a lot of change in behaviour,' says councillor as switch in city's collection contract looms May 1
St. Joseph's closed for the week after 'selfish, dangerous act'

St. Joseph's closed for the week after 'selfish, dangerous act'

'This act of vandalism is very disappointing and has caused a significant disturbance to our entire school community,' principal says of Wednesday morning's fire