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Legal action against local institutions offers glimpse inside the walls; 'We had nowhere to run'

Legal action against local institutions offers glimpse inside the walls; 'We had nowhere to run'

'The stories of the survivors got out. We want the world to know that places like this are wrong, they’re wrong for everybody'
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Good morning, Barrie!

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Two nabbed in relation to the Minet's Point bank robbery; two more on the run

Two nabbed in relation to the Minet's Point bank robbery; two more on the run

'The individuals responsible for the Minet’s Point robbery are responsible for a number of robberies that have taken place in southwestern Ontario,' says Barrie police official
Downey educates province on need for new Shanty Bay school

Downey educates province on need for new Shanty Bay school

Ministry funding public board's No. 1 and No. 10 priorities; 'Our position as a board has not changed ... There were nine priorities ahead of it,' board chair says of Shanty Bay project
First weekend of barbecue, tent ban at city beaches leads to warnings, but no tickets

First weekend of barbecue, tent ban at city beaches leads to warnings, but no tickets

Bylaw officers had 35 'interactions' with people contravening the ban; 'Most were in the main waterfront areas and most people complied with the new rules when asked,' says city official
Sandycove residents restore chainsaw carving to honour late neighbour

Sandycove residents restore chainsaw carving to honour late neighbour

Piece by artist Bob Jenkins was destined for the local landfill until a group of citizens stepped in
Innisfil ideaLAB distributing free, locally made masks

Innisfil ideaLAB distributing free, locally made masks

'It is always important to ensure that most vulnerable can be provided with the support and supplies they need,' says official
Students face tough question about campus living: Should I stay or should I go?

Students face tough question about campus living: Should I stay or should I go?

'Why pay the extra thousands of dollars to go there and do the same thing that you could do at home?'
The Nest at Friday Harbour hosting RBC PGA Scramble

The Nest at Friday Harbour hosting RBC PGA Scramble

Participants will have the chance to play alongside a PGA of Canada professional at regional, national finals
Vehicle stop on Fairview Road leads to gun, cash, drugs and charges

Vehicle stop on Fairview Road leads to gun, cash, drugs and charges

Police noticed 'fresh damage' and believed the vehicle had been involved in a collision; Three males arrested