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Destructive Midland house fire deemed arson

Destructive Midland house fire deemed arson

Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying owner of distinctive metal can
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Barrie resident takes snowman building to eye-popping heights... and it's on Frost Trail!

Barrie resident takes snowman building to eye-popping heights... and it's on Frost Trail!

'COVID hit and I thought it might be a good way to get people to smile. So far, it's working,' says Chad Hanna
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56 new COVID cases in the region today, including 10 in Barrie

56 new COVID cases in the region today, including 10 in Barrie

There are more than 900 active cases in the region, most in Simcoe County
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Living wage helps employees and the economy, says city councillor

Living wage helps employees and the economy, says city councillor

In Simcoe County, the living wage has been calculated at $18.01 an hour; 'No one should be living in poverty in our city,' says Keenan Aylwin
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Driver inexperience, poor parking lot conditions blamed for building collision in Innisfil

Driver inexperience, poor parking lot conditions blamed for building collision in Innisfil

Police say transport with a 52-foot trailer was attempting to turn around behind the store in order to make a delivery
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Oro-Medonte residents say new 'muzzle' for citizens is 'rubbish'

Oro-Medonte residents say new 'muzzle' for citizens is 'rubbish'

Township says code is a way to deal with harassment from members of public; 'It’s such a blatant attempt to muzzle and stifle and tell the population to be quiet'
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WATCH: Public Health Ontario briefing to highlight vaccine prioritization, distribution

WATCH: Public Health Ontario briefing to highlight vaccine prioritization, distribution

Dr. Barbara Yaffe will be joined by vaccine distribution task force members
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Police investigate theft of video games from Innisfil drug store

Police investigate theft of video games from Innisfil drug store

South Simcoe police say Dec. 5 incident occurred on Innisfil Beach Road at Jans Boulevard
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Longtime officer saves man's life after collapsing in Heather St. driveway

Longtime officer saves man's life after collapsing in Heather St. driveway

Sgt. John Parcells, a 32-year veteran with Barrie police, was searching for a stolen vehicle when he saw James Hall go into medical distress
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Ontario reports record 2,923 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports record 2,923 new COVID cases today

There are more than 20,000 active cases in Ontario and 1,177 people are hospitalized with COVID-19
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