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Snow squall watch in effect for Barrie and area: Environment Canada

Snow squall watch in effect for Barrie and area: Environment Canada

Squalls expected Monday through Tuesday afternoon, 15-30 cm of snow likely by Tuesday morning
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Mystery holes evidence of attempt to build shipping canal in Georgian Bay

Mystery holes evidence of attempt to build shipping canal in Georgian Bay

Mega-project would have changed history, allowing Great Lakes freighters to travel directly from Lake Huron to Montreal.
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Take time to appreciate the small things
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Noella Festival lights up the night in downtown Barrie (4 photos)

Noella Festival lights up the night in downtown Barrie (4 photos)

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Some farm animals pig out on pumpkins while others are more finicky (6 photos)

Some farm animals pig out on pumpkins while others are more finicky (6 photos)

'The best thing with pumpkins is they’re actually a natural dewormer. ... The cows, goats, pigs and sheep love them. The horses won't eat them,' says Midland-area farmer
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New book pays tribute to old Collingwood hotel, artists who call it home

New book pays tribute to old Collingwood hotel, artists who call it home

Book launch will take place Dec. 2 at the Tremont; 'To have a whole building that is dedicated to artists and what they are doing is pretty special'
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22-year-old charged in connection with Bradford assault investigation

22-year-old charged in connection with Bradford assault investigation

Police say the Innisfil resident was charged with attempted murder as a result of yesterday's incident
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Council trims capital budget for next decade to keep taxes down

Council trims capital budget for next decade to keep taxes down

During a special general committee meeting Saturday, council deferred both infrastructure and facility building projects
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Want to be a doctor or work in medicine? Check out this Zoom meeting next week

Want to be a doctor or work in medicine? Check out this Zoom meeting next week

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre among group hosting virtual meeting on Nov. 23
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Southeast Barrie neighbourhood 'unnerved' by fatal shooting (10 photos)

Southeast Barrie neighbourhood 'unnerved' by fatal shooting (10 photos)

Neighbours report hearing multiple gunshots, which they initially mistook for fireworks; 'I hope this isn’t a sign of things to come'
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