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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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LETTER: Carbon tax protesters being fed 'misinformation'

LETTER: Carbon tax protesters being fed 'misinformation'

'We all have to fight climate change while there is, hopefully, still time,' says letter writer
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One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Ramara shooting: OPP

One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Ramara shooting: OPP

Orillia OPP responded to Fish Sideroad area, near Airport Road, shortly before 5 a.m. this morning; police say there's 'no threat to public safety'
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LETTER: 'Tragic' to think some believe carbon tax 'solves nothing'

LETTER: 'Tragic' to think some believe carbon tax 'solves nothing'

'At the very least, please do your homework,' says letter writer
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Expect delays on Johnson St. today for infrastructure work

Expect delays on Johnson St. today for infrastructure work

Crews will be doing work between Alexander Avenue and Adam Street until approximately until 5 p.m.
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COLUMN: Absence of porcupines presents prickly issue

COLUMN: Absence of porcupines presents prickly issue

At one time, seeing a porcupine on a woodland walk was commonplace; outdoors columnist explains why that's no longer the case in our region
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

Years in the making, SPACES is designed to be safe, civil and 100 per cent community-powered. Jeff Elgie, the CEO of Village Media, told us all about the project during a recent appearance on our podcast
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St. Joseph's high school set to reopen Monday following fire

St. Joseph's high school set to reopen Monday following fire

Principal says progress made thanks to 'determined efforts' of school staff and the third-party remediation team 'working around the clock'
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Nate Silva bringing 'post-grunge vibes' to the Queens this summer

Nate Silva bringing 'post-grunge vibes' to the Queens this summer

Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter will release debut solo album May 3; Barrie show scheduled for June 29
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