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Peel police charge Collingwood man, find guns in Creekside home

Peel police charge Collingwood man, find guns in Creekside home

The charges are connected to an investigation in Collingwood on June 26 that also included a call to the OPP explosive disposal unit
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Catholic board trustees get first look at 'status quo' $280M budget

Catholic board trustees get first look at 'status quo' $280M budget

'This budget is really focused on trying to maintain programs in a time of great uncertainty,' says school board official; Budget up for ratification Thursday
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Ontario confirms 112 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 112 new COVID cases today

There are now 1,766 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario
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Man, 72, accused of hitting victims, windows with a baseball bat

Man, 72, accused of hitting victims, windows with a baseball bat

Police say that the accused assaulted three people with a baseball bat then smashed the windows of multiple vehicles
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Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Public's assistance sought to track down man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for robbery, assault and other charges
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Do you have some ideas about how policing money should be spent?

Do you have some ideas about how policing money should be spent?

Community engagement process will allow for deputations to be made to Barrie Police Services Board members on July 23
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BIA hopes to 'pedestrianize' Dunlop Street in the fall

BIA hopes to 'pedestrianize' Dunlop Street in the fall

'Unless we can bring the space to life it really makes pedestrianization not worthwhile,' says BIA official of COVID-19 restrictions
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Hope your week is going great
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Love interrupted for cross-border couple trying to return to Barrie

Love interrupted for cross-border couple trying to return to Barrie

Couple developed a late-life romance and set out for adventure in an RV but were separated by border security
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Napoleon says barbecue sales are sizzling amid pandemic

Napoleon says barbecue sales are sizzling amid pandemic

'With no options to go out to eat because of the pandemic, people are re-discovering the enjoyment of cooking at home,' says Napoleon official
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