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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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Trio charged in Morrisseau art-fraud case return to court in June

Trio charged in Morrisseau art-fraud case return to court in June

Three men accused of making and selling fake paintings by renowned Ontario Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau
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Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

'If your last act is giving back to the Earth, you're doing something that's gentle and kind,' says official
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Motorcycle driver injured, charged in weekend crash on Bayfield

Motorcycle driver injured, charged in weekend crash on Bayfield

Barrie man, 40, charged with careless driving after colliding with vehicle near Heather Street; he was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
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Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend in Hajtamiri murder case

Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend in Hajtamiri murder case

Hajtamiri abducted from Wasaga home Jan. 12, 2022 and hasn't been seen or heard from since; Mohamad Lilo charged with first-degree murder
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Police nab Grove St. plaza robbery suspects in short order

Police nab Grove St. plaza robbery suspects in short order

Store employee injured during Saturday's robbery; two people, aged 16 and 22, charged
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South Simcoe police hit with 'wave' of weekend vehicle thefts

South Simcoe police hit with 'wave' of weekend vehicle thefts

Four vehicles stolen, another attempt foiled by Bradford resident's 'preparedness'
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