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Barrie's Jake Julien ready to soar again with NCAA's Eastern Michigan Eagles

Barrie's Jake Julien ready to soar again with NCAA's Eastern Michigan Eagles

Barrie North grad elated to be playing U.S. college football and didn't want to have any regrets; 'I'm only 18 to 22 once, right? Football is one of those sports you can't join a men's league when you're 40 and strap up again'
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COVID case confirmed at Alcona Glen Elementary School

COVID case confirmed at Alcona Glen Elementary School

No classrooms have been closed and the school remains open
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Police will resume search for missing Bradford teen Thursday morning (VIDEO)

Police will resume search for missing Bradford teen Thursday morning (VIDEO)

Siem Zerezghi, 15, has been missing since last Friday
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Health unit adds more resources to boost breastfeeding rates

Health unit adds more resources to boost breastfeeding rates

'Despite their desire and efforts to breastfeed, some parents need extra support,' says doctor
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Barrie police get $96K from province for crime prevention program

Barrie police get $96K from province for crime prevention program

'These grants will help communities fight back against human trafficking and deter unlawful activity in their regions,' says Attorney General and local MPP Doug Downey
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City applies for COVID funding relief from province, feds

City applies for COVID funding relief from province, feds

'It’s got a very early deadline, before our next council meeting,' says Deputy Mayor Barry Ward; Safe Restart application deadline is Nov. 6 and council is next scheduled to meet for regular business Nov. 9
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Stay positive by putting your batteries out for collection

Stay positive by putting your batteries out for collection

Pick-up is for single-use batteries only, and does not include rechargeable batteries, cellphone and laptop batteries, car, or battery packs
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Nature Conservancy of Canada expands Minesing Wetlands protection

Nature Conservancy of Canada expands Minesing Wetlands protection

32 hectares of buffer habitat added to Minesing Wetlands protected area with the newly created Baldwick Bluff Nature Reserve
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Knife-wielding man breaks into Wasaga home through kitchen window, police say

Knife-wielding man breaks into Wasaga home through kitchen window, police say

23-year-old suspect faces several charges, including robbery, assault with a weapon, and resisting arrest
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Innisfil mayor running for Simcoe County deputy warden's position

Innisfil mayor running for Simcoe County deputy warden's position

Lynn Dollin will be up against Clearview Township Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, who has held the position for the past two years
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