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Daytime incident at Sunnidale Park shows man jumping onto police cruiser (VIDEO)

Daytime incident at Sunnidale Park shows man jumping onto police cruiser (VIDEO)

'I saw the guy punch the police car hood a few times, and he was just yelling 'ahhh!' and I realized something was indeed going on,' says witness
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Barrie sees spike in COVID cases with 19 reported today

Barrie sees spike in COVID cases with 19 reported today

Four local cases listed as community-acquired, six linked to close-contact transmission, and nine remain under investigation
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Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Oro-Medonte (UPDATE: OPP say death 'non suspicious')

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Oro-Medonte (UPDATE: OPP say death 'non suspicious')

The incident occurred earlier this evening in the Ingram Road and Sixth Line North area of Oro-Medonte Township, say police
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Learn all about the trees at Sunnidale Park through new guided walk

Learn all about the trees at Sunnidale Park through new guided walk

'Sunnidale Park is home to a number of tree species that are vital to Barrie’s ecosystem, pollinators and local wildlife,' says city official
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Here’s what Simcoe County residents can do with their old garbage cans

Here’s what Simcoe County residents can do with their old garbage cans

New county waste contract starts Nov. 1; Old bins will be accepted free of charge at county waste sites after that date
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Innisfil council puts unanimous support behind MZO to hasten RVH's south campus

Innisfil council puts unanimous support behind MZO to hasten RVH's south campus

'There is urgency to move forward with this project as soon as possible, so the opportunity is not lost,' says RVH president
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COVID-19: Ontario removes most outdoor capacity limits, would permit Santa Claus parades

COVID-19: Ontario removes most outdoor capacity limits, would permit Santa Claus parades

Limits are also lifted in most other sectors, such as fairs and festivals, outdoor areas of museums and zoos, and ski hills as well as other outdoor recreational amenities
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Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 366 recoveries and three new deaths
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Wasaga blocking all comments on town's social media due to 'hate, lies, bullying behaviour'

Wasaga blocking all comments on town's social media due to 'hate, lies, bullying behaviour'

In video statement, Mayor Nina Bifolchi addresses 'small, toxic group'
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Politicians meet with environment minister to inch phosphorus recycling facility forward

Politicians meet with environment minister to inch phosphorus recycling facility forward

$40-million facility, which feds have committed up to $16 million for, also expected to be discussed soon at Barrie and Orillia councils
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