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Nitro tracks down suspected impaired driver following crash

Nitro tracks down suspected impaired driver following crash

Sunderland man, 33, faces several charges, including resisting arrest and failing to remain at the scene of a collision
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Barrie hospital's popular 50/50 draw surpasses $1M in prize money paid out

Barrie hospital's popular 50/50 draw surpasses $1M in prize money paid out

'The community has rallied around the (RVH) Auxiliary once again and we are very grateful,' says president
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EVERYTHING KING: Spruce up your own home for you, not the real-estate market

EVERYTHING KING: Spruce up your own home for you, not the real-estate market

In this week's Everything King, Wendy suggests it's time to move yourself to the top of the priority list
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Ripping up sidewalk in south-end neighbourhood slammed as 'fiscally irresponsible'

Ripping up sidewalk in south-end neighbourhood slammed as 'fiscally irresponsible'

'Thirty-five thousand dollars to rip up a sidewalk is the kind of thing that makes national news for all the wrong reasons,' says mayor
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Make a difference for local women with BarrieToday’s online pop-up store in support of the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie

Make a difference for local women with BarrieToday’s online pop-up store in support of the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie

Your donation will be matched four times by local businesses!
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Don't want to get scammed? Here are some things to watch out for

Don't want to get scammed? Here are some things to watch out for

Barrie police say if an offer sounds too good to be true, that should be your cue; March is Fraud Prevention Month
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City tapped with perfect score for drinking water quality

City tapped with perfect score for drinking water quality

'Residents of Barrie can feel comforted in knowing their drinking water system is operated and maintained to the highest quality standards,' says official
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Law firm donates $200K to Barrie hospital to support patient care

Law firm donates $200K to Barrie hospital to support patient care

Donation marks Barriston Law's largest gift to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
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Proof of vaccination no longer needed at city facilities starting today

Proof of vaccination no longer needed at city facilities starting today

Pre-registration also no longer needed for most drop-in programs, but visitors to city rec facilities still required to wear mask or face covering
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Ontario reports 278 COVID patients in ICUs, 16 new deaths

Ontario reports 278 COVID patients in ICUs, 16 new deaths

914 people are in hospital testing positive for COVID-19
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