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Police seek help to corral federal offender known to frequent Barrie

Police seek help to corral federal offender known to frequent Barrie

James Christopher DeBruin is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant; He is serving two-year sentence for various charges
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Young Barrie woman among new positive COVID-19 cases in region

Young Barrie woman among new positive COVID-19 cases in region

As of today, there are just six people in Simcoe/Muskoka hospitals due to COVID-19
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Police probing rash of thefts from cars in Alliston, New Tecumseth

Police probing rash of thefts from cars in Alliston, New Tecumseth

Police are looking to identify a suspect who was captured on home surveillance camera on June 1, 2020
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Beware person posing as a fraud investigator, police warn

Beware person posing as a fraud investigator, police warn

 Identity theft, or theft of personal information, is number two on the top 10 list of reported frauds in Canada, say police
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Southmedic thankful for $1.8M grant; the work 'is personal to us'

Southmedic thankful for $1.8M grant; the work 'is personal to us'

'I think it is a wonderful grant and it certainly allows us to expand our production,' company president says
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45 deaths and 356 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ontario today

45 deaths and 356 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ontario today

Of the 29,403 cases confirmed to-date, 3,838 cases are still active
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Mail delayed? Canada Post says volume is 'three times the norm'

Mail delayed? Canada Post says volume is 'three times the norm'

One Barrie woman waited over two weeks for a letter to come to her, from the other side of the city
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Tempers flare over name of Collingwood high school; Decision will not be made by trustees

Tempers flare over name of Collingwood high school; Decision will not be made by trustees

'The trustees have been used as scapegoats,' says visibly angry Collingwood trustee; Decision will be made by naming committee and director of education
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Live long and prosper
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Barrie athlete urges people to shun isolation, run for 'a great cause'

Barrie athlete urges people to shun isolation, run for 'a great cause'

Rachel Hannah is a spokesperson for #MyisolationRun movement; 'It motivates me to get out and run,' says athlete of opportunity to assist fight against COVID-19
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