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Beach-acquisition idea met like sand in the pants by Tiny Township council

Beach-acquisition idea met like sand in the pants by Tiny Township council

‘Communist movement’ just one comment thrown at deputy-mayor prior to proposal
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Barrie tornado wasn't unique, says wind doctor, but devastation brought heightened attention

Barrie tornado wasn't unique, says wind doctor, but devastation brought heightened attention

'These tornadoes happen often in Canada. I’d say we probably get 10-plus of them a year. This wasn’t like a once-in-a-hundred-years sort of event,' says Dr. Connell Miller
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Make today memorable
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Island Princess staying put at Port of Orillia

Island Princess staying put at Port of Orillia

'The Island Princess is such a great tradition, it means a lot to the community, so the chamber and city council worked hard to keep it here'
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End of the road for century-old Parry Automotive building on Sophia St. (4 photos)

End of the road for century-old Parry Automotive building on Sophia St. (4 photos)

'Originally, we were building engines left and right. At one time, there were four or five men back here rebuilding engines,' says former owner
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Two teens arrested after man stabbed in dispute over dog sale in Vaughan

Two teens arrested after man stabbed in dispute over dog sale in Vaughan

Charges are pending for a 19-year-old male and 15-year-old female, York Regional Police say
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Orillia community mourns longtime high school teacher, volleyball coach

Orillia community mourns longtime high school teacher, volleyball coach

Di Bacco taught at ODCVI for 31 years and had a passion for volleyball; 'He modelled integrity, faithfulness and humility,' says daughter
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Linda O'Leary should be exonerated, Greenspan says at trial

Linda O'Leary should be exonerated, Greenspan says at trial

'She was doing all the right things at the right time when this terrible tragedy occurred,' says Brian Greenspan
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Police say Alliston man spit on first-responders after crash

Police say Alliston man spit on first-responders after crash

Charges against 23-year-old man include aggravated assault, assaulting a peace officer, uttering threats, and impaired driving
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Swim advisories posted at two more Innisfil beaches

Swim advisories posted at two more Innisfil beaches

Beach warnings in effect at 9th Line Park Beach and Beaches 1-5 at Innisfil Beach Park; Advisory at 10th Line/Leonard’s Beach has been lifted
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