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THEN & NOW: 16 Dunlop St. E.

THEN & NOW: 16 Dunlop St. E.

From furniture to grocery stores, banks to nightclubs, this building has served many purposes over the decades
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County offering virtual panel for struggling local business owners

County offering virtual panel for struggling local business owners

Event, which will provide valuable 'need to know' information and invaluable takeaways to help businesses overcome pandemic, takes place July 9
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Number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario rises slightly

Number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario rises slightly

There are 136 confirmed new cases of COVID-19 today along with two additional deaths, according to provincial authorities
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Careless driving charge laid after Hwy. 400 collision on Saturday

Careless driving charge laid after Hwy. 400 collision on Saturday

Three vehicle occupants were taken to hospital with minor injuries
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Fire marshal investigating Saturday night fire at Barrie townhouse

Fire marshal investigating Saturday night fire at Barrie townhouse

Ontario Fire Marshal typically called in when police have concerns about suspicious circumstances; Tight-lipped police say 'unique circumstances' are involved
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Both drivers required extrication after head-on crash on Highway 12

Both drivers required extrication after head-on crash on Highway 12

Driver of pickup, a local senior, is facing impaired driving charges; The other driver, 77, was airlifted to a Toronto hospital with serious injuries
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Grateful rescuee kicks in $25K toward new fire boat in Collingwood

Grateful rescuee kicks in $25K toward new fire boat in Collingwood

Custom-made boat for the Collingwood Fire Department is nearing completion and should be on the water by mid-August
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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First phase of Oro-Medonte airport expansion set to take flight

First phase of Oro-Medonte airport expansion set to take flight

County secures $1.5-M provincial grant to help with cost of runway expansion project; Airport is fielding investment inquiries from aerospace companies
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Mariposa Folk Festival presenting free virtual concert Sunday

Mariposa Folk Festival presenting free virtual concert Sunday

'The Sunday show features a talented, diverse lineup of familiar performers plus some new discoveries,' says official of July 5 concert
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