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Aaron Pritchett's 'Out on the Town' tour circles back on Barrie this September

Aaron Pritchett's 'Out on the Town' tour circles back on Barrie this September

Pritchett recently hit #1 with single Better When I Do, topping Canadian country radio charts
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Arrest made in 'Backpack Bandit' case

Arrest made in 'Backpack Bandit' case

City police say the suspect, a 19-year-old Barrie man, was arrested Saturday without incident; he faces 10 charges
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<b>Opinion:</b> 'Spurned lover' Simcoe County must calm down over separated city idea

Opinion: 'Spurned lover' Simcoe County must calm down over separated city idea

Bradford West Gwillimbury consultant Jonathan Scott breaks down recent discussions about the town potentially separating from Simcoe County
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Still no charges in human-trafficking probe; ‘This is not your average investigation'

Still no charges in human-trafficking probe; ‘This is not your average investigation'

Collingwood-area resort extends offer of full-time, permanent employment and staff housing to 23 workers
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Cloudy today with a chance of showers and a high of 15C
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Stars Come Out 2019 will showcase the city's stage presence

Stars Come Out 2019 will showcase the city's stage presence

Theatre By The Bay’s Stars Come Out is ready to hit the stage for the 2019 season, signifying the start of the city’s theatre season
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Newmarket native scores OHL rookie of year award

Newmarket native scores OHL rookie of year award

Sudbury Wolves forward Quinton Byfield came out of the York-Simcoe Express program; Barrie Colts goalie Jet Greaves named to rookie first all-star team
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Simcoe North to choose Green candidate May 5

Simcoe North to choose Green candidate May 5

Erik Schomann and Mathew Lund both in the running for the nomination
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Brothers brought back into the Barrie Bombers fold

Brothers brought back into the Barrie Bombers fold

Junior 'C' squad opens their season on May 11
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LETTER: Retired teacher says Ford cuts 'extremely detrimental'

LETTER: Retired teacher says Ford cuts 'extremely detrimental'

If cuts are needed, it should not be at expense of students' or teachers' working conditions, says letter writer
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