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SUV stolen from Orillia used in Markham home invasion: police

SUV stolen from Orillia used in Markham home invasion: police

Two men arrested, stolen vehicle recovered following home invasion Saturday afternoon at Steeles and Henderson, York Regional Police say
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Dog walker fends off sneak attack by coyote in Sunnidale Park

Dog walker fends off sneak attack by coyote in Sunnidale Park

'I was keeping my eye toward the wooded area. Luckily that lady was walking behind us and spotted it or (Opie) would have been coyote chow,' says Barrie resident
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As private-pay crackdown looms, 'executive health' clinics charge freely

As private-pay crackdown looms, 'executive health' clinics charge freely

Clinics operate by paywalling primary-care physicians behind 'block fees' for non-OHIP-covered services
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Lane restrictions on Bayfield St. will continue into Tuesday

Lane restrictions on Bayfield St. will continue into Tuesday

Due to unexpected conflicts with existing infrastructure, lane impacts in effect overnight
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Devin Cuddy Band coming to downtown Barrie next week

Devin Cuddy Band coming to downtown Barrie next week

Juno-nominated country-rock group scheduled to play The Temple Lounge on April 25
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Development in rural areas to be discussed at Oro-Medonte talk

Development in rural areas to be discussed at Oro-Medonte talk

Registered professional planner will speak at May 5 event
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Springwater welcomes new public works director

Springwater welcomes new public works director

Grant Taylor brings 16 years of experience to the role and has previously held positions with the City of Richmond Hill and Town of Ajax
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Innisfil to review council composition, ward boundaries

Innisfil to review council composition, ward boundaries

Last review done more than 10 years ago; drop-in session planned at Lakeshore library branch April 18, town says
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City council could green-light pedestrian crossing on Hurst Dr.

City council could green-light pedestrian crossing on Hurst Dr.

'I don’t want to wait for an accident to happen. I’ve seen near-misses a number of times,' says ward councillor
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Driver, passenger flee scene after south-end rollover: police (update)

Driver, passenger flee scene after south-end rollover: police (update)

Crash happened around 8 a.m. near Little Avenue and Fairview Road; female passenger apprehended nearby, but Barrie police still looking for driver
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