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Emergency crews called to Bayfield Mall for roof fire (5 photos)

Emergency crews called to Bayfield Mall for roof fire (5 photos)

The mall closed while firefighters investigated and ventilated the building
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SCENE SETTER: Enter Sandman — Metallica tribute band coming to Barrie

SCENE SETTER: Enter Sandman — Metallica tribute band coming to Barrie

Moving Art also presents Elf Jr: The Musical in December video-on-demand option
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REMEMBER THIS: Soldier Stories — Nursing Sisters

REMEMBER THIS: Soldier Stories — Nursing Sisters

Agnes Kennedy, daughter of a McDonald Street blacksmith, buried among fellow service men and women at Los Angeles National Cemetery
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Ontario reports 728 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 728 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 500 recoveries and five deaths that occurred over the last month
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CANADA: Juice mixes recalled due to possible presence of glass

CANADA: Juice mixes recalled due to possible presence of glass

Recalled products were sold both online and in stores nationally
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LETTER: Environmental advocate wants level playing field for developers, activists

LETTER: Environmental advocate wants level playing field for developers, activists

'It is not easy to get information, in part because the level of accountability and lines of communication are not clear,' says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition official
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City budget talks set to heat up Monday, police could be on the hot seat

City budget talks set to heat up Monday, police could be on the hot seat

'We’ve supported Barrie police pretty consistently in previous budgets, but this year the budget constraints are tough for everyone,' says Coun. Sergio Morales
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

You look GREAT today!
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BREAKING: Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

BREAKING: Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

Public being asked to avoid the area of Golden Meadow Road and Hurst Drive
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Barrie teen kicks her way to medal wins in Italy, Mexico

Barrie teen kicks her way to medal wins in Italy, Mexico

'The goal was definitely to go for gold, but going into a division I had never done before, I didn’t know what the outcome would be,' says Taylor Malynyk, who captured double gold at Pan Am Games
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