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$100K donation to YMCA will help provide family memberships to new Canadians

$100K donation to YMCA will help provide family memberships to new Canadians

Latest donation from RBC Foundation will assist the centre with Immigrant Services programs for the next three years
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Aurora man found guilty in 2011 armed robbery of Bradford coffee shop

Aurora man found guilty in 2011 armed robbery of Bradford coffee shop

Suspect was arrested in August 2017 and found guilty in a Bradford courtroom today
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Orillia OPP investigating alleged assault on trail

Orillia OPP investigating alleged assault on trail

Police say victim was approached while walking on trail south of Cedar Island Road; After being pushed, she screamed, sparking male to flee
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Innisfil man charged with criminal harassment following 'unwanted contact'

Innisfil man charged with criminal harassment following 'unwanted contact'

Police say the 28-year-old turned himself in
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Georgian College hopes to offer nursing degree program in Barrie

Georgian College hopes to offer nursing degree program in Barrie

The province announced a change today that will allow Ontario colleges to offer nursing degree programs independently
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Barrie police ready to take the Polar Plunge

Barrie police ready to take the Polar Plunge

Everyone invited to join the frosty fun at Centennial Beach on March 7
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Things are cooking in the Hack Lab, Innisfil's 'community kitchen' (4 photos)

Things are cooking in the Hack Lab, Innisfil's 'community kitchen' (4 photos)

Tinkershops, Hack Labs and maker spaces... libraries are evolving
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Council splinters on Maple Avenue space, turns down BRIX funding

Council splinters on Maple Avenue space, turns down BRIX funding

'This should be happening and it needs to happen. A couple of councillors that supported our side were missing' from Monday night's meeting, says BRIX member
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Why Rob Lowe makes me sick

Why Rob Lowe makes me sick

In this week's "Everything King," Wendy wonders if TV shows have to be quite so realistic
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Resident calls Soapbox sculpture spending 'frivolous'

Resident calls Soapbox sculpture spending 'frivolous'

'One of the purposes of public art is to create a discussion and get people talking, so this may be the most successful piece of public art we've ever had in the City of Barrie,' says deputy-mayor
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