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Local driver charged with impaired during traffic stop

Local driver charged with impaired during traffic stop

He's also charged with speeding after being clocked at 126 km/h in a 80 km/h zone
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Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Barrie today

Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Barrie today

Among the new cases in Barrie are two youths; Health unit officials are investigating the origin of four of the new cases
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OPP bust up massive grow op, seize 15,000 cannabis plants

OPP bust up massive grow op, seize 15,000 cannabis plants

Police say there was also a growing site on the property that didn't meet Health Canada regulations; Nine people have been detained
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Georgian College facing $43-M shortfall due to pandemic

Georgian College facing $43-M shortfall due to pandemic

'It really has been absolutely awesome how both our faculty/support staff and our students have adjusted to this new mode,' says Georgian College official
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LETTER: We must step up and demand better for our elders

LETTER: We must step up and demand better for our elders

'The race for ever-increasing profits and stricter efficiencies has gutted the services and care that we expect for our elders,' says letter writer
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Mayor of Innisfil elected to AMO Board of Directors

Mayor of Innisfil elected to AMO Board of Directors

Lynn Dollin will help set policy for the association and serve as a key municipal leader in the province
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Ontario confirms 122 new COVID cases, 6 deaths today

Ontario confirms 122 new COVID cases, 6 deaths today

The deaths include five individuals who were over 80 and one person between 40 and 60 years old
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New Barrie Transit app aims to make transit more accessible

New Barrie Transit app aims to make transit more accessible

Cards break down transit processes into easy to understand steps to support riders with cognitive special needs
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SIU says no basis for criminal charges after Minesing incident

SIU says no basis for criminal charges after Minesing incident

Officer from Huronia West detachment cleared; Man driving stolen truck crashed into a pole while fleeing police in April
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Some Barrie buildings called 'shabby,' 'not appealing' at Tay meeting

Some Barrie buildings called 'shabby,' 'not appealing' at Tay meeting

The mixed-use buildings 'need to maintain the small-town feel,' says township councillor during talks about Port McNicoll development
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