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52 new COVID cases in Barrie, seven deaths reported by health unit today

52 new COVID cases in Barrie, seven deaths reported by health unit today

The health unit reported a total of 88 new cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today
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Barrie police seek suspects after attempted murder at townhouse

Barrie police seek suspects after attempted murder at townhouse

'There was a message being sent here to someone,' says police official; Five shots were fired during the Dec. 30 incident on Yonge Street, officials say
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Family, friends of woman killed in Innisfil crash appeal for witnesses

Family, friends of woman killed in Innisfil crash appeal for witnesses

'She was one of those people who wanted to change the world,' says friend of 22-year-old Tamerra London, who died Nov. 22
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Former Liberal candidate handed 240-day conditional sentence

Former Liberal candidate handed 240-day conditional sentence

Gerry Hawes, 59, will be under house arrest for eight months and also be on probation for 24 months following conviction for accessing child pornography
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Community garden at Riverwood Park could be 'breaking point' to also add parking lot

Community garden at Riverwood Park could be 'breaking point' to also add parking lot

Ward councillor says people have been using parking lot at Kozlov Centre or adjoining streets, 'which the residents are not crazy about'
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Rerouted vaccine shipment, late orders meant deadly delay protecting Roberta Place residents

Rerouted vaccine shipment, late orders meant deadly delay protecting Roberta Place residents

'I know they did everything they were told and recommended to do and despite that, within 48 hours we had 55 cases,' says Dr. Colin Lee
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OPP issues tips on how to spot potential meth labs

OPP issues tips on how to spot potential meth labs

The tips come as the OPP begins to share more information on methamphetamine and synthetic drug use to educate the public on their negative impacts
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Ontario reports 2,632 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,632 new COVID cases today

There are 26,063 active, lab-confirmed cases in Ontario
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Account set up to help family devastated by snowmobiling tragedy

Account set up to help family devastated by snowmobiling tragedy

Coldwater father and son who perished were 'incredible men' that 'were always filled with smiles and joy,' says family friend
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Man accused of murdering Katherine Janeiro in 1994 makes brief court appearance

Man accused of murdering Katherine Janeiro in 1994 makes brief court appearance

Robert Bruce MacQueen, who is also known as 'Bruce Ellis', scheduled to be back in court Jan. 28
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