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PART 3: Cyber-bullying rooted in 'social dominance'

PART 3: Cyber-bullying rooted in 'social dominance'

'What motivates a bully is simply that the aggressive behaviour gets them what they want,' says Barrie psychotherapist
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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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Unlocking growth: Essa commits to building 1,700 new homes by 2031

Unlocking growth: Essa commits to building 1,700 new homes by 2031

Township council also applying for $11.25-million grant to expand and upgrade Angus water system
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Driver airlifted to Toronto hospital after crash in Orillia

Driver airlifted to Toronto hospital after crash in Orillia

Sedan T-boned by large commercial truck at Highway 12 and Forest Avenue
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Health unit offers tips to prevent tick bites

Health unit offers tips to prevent tick bites

Lyme disease can be passed through bite from an infected blacklegged tick
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Lane closures expected starting Monday around Essa, Mapleview

Lane closures expected starting Monday around Essa, Mapleview

Work to begin on Monday, April 22 and continue until Friday, June 28
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Barrie-area residents encouraged to become organ, tissue donors

Barrie-area residents encouraged to become organ, tissue donors

'The gift of an organ produces a ripple effect ... It has given our family the gift of loving her and seeing her grow,' says local mom
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'Feels very good': Veterans shine light on RCAF 100th anniversary

'Feels very good': Veterans shine light on RCAF 100th anniversary

Retired Lt.-Col. Ferguson Mobbs and retired Warrant Officer George Neilson participated in Guinness World Records attempt in celebration of the air force
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Big concern? Hwy. 400 ONroute billboard on the blink with council

Big concern? Hwy. 400 ONroute billboard on the blink with council

Company official says Barrie is the only municipality that has applied its sign-bylaw regulations to proposed digital billboards
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Oro-Medonte hammers away at 'toolbox' for Barrie boundary talks

Oro-Medonte hammers away at 'toolbox' for Barrie boundary talks

'The minister is strongly considering the request for facilitation services,' says press secretary for Paul Calandra
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