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Extreme cold warning in effect for Barrie and area

Extreme cold warning in effect for Barrie and area

Temperatures should rise later this morning
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Sunny skies but very cold today
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‘Even the devil has a backbone’; chilling messages shown to jury

‘Even the devil has a backbone’; chilling messages shown to jury

OPP digital forensic analyst testified in first-degree murder trial of Martin Forget and Brian Quesnel, who are accused of killing Orillia's Joseph Simonds
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New Code Ninjas centre offers fun STEM education for kids

New Code Ninjas centre offers fun STEM education for kids

Code Ninjas Barrie celebrates its grand opening February 29
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Chamber announces finalists for 2020 Women in Business Awards

Chamber announces finalists for 2020 Women in Business Awards

Winners will be announced at the event on March 5
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What's happening on Family Day around the city?

What's happening on Family Day around the city?

The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide members of Council with an update regarding Family Day.
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Living Green wants people to think about 'environmental costs of fast fashion'

Living Green wants people to think about 'environmental costs of fast fashion'

Workshop will include short film on modern fashion industry, followed by mending demonstration
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Concerns raised ahead of Dunlop streetscape project's next phase

Concerns raised ahead of Dunlop streetscape project's next phase

'Some people are understandably nervous about having the construction run in front of their business,' says Downtown BIA official
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Heritage Week helps residents understand city's 'rich history'

Heritage Week helps residents understand city's 'rich history'

Week's worth of Heritage Barrie 2020 events kick off Saturday at the Barrie Farmers' Market at city hall
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Barrie doctor charged in connection to wife's death

Barrie doctor charged in connection to wife's death

Charlotte Coughler, 33, was a nurse at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill
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