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Barrie driver accused of speeding, having cannabis in car

Barrie driver accused of speeding, having cannabis in car

According to police, officers noted the driver at 147 km/h in an 80 zone
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LETTER: Liberals, Tories need to stop finger-pointing over military spending

LETTER: Liberals, Tories need to stop finger-pointing over military spending

Federal government must establish a multi-lateral committee, together with military officials, that establishes reasonable procurement goals and assesses the operational impact, says reader
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Khanjin takes on new role at Queen's Park

Khanjin takes on new role at Queen's Park

Barrie-Innisfil MPP appointed to the position of Deputy Government House Leader
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No triumphant return for Suzuki as member of Saginaw Spirit <b>(20 photos)</b>

No triumphant return for Suzuki as member of Saginaw Spirit (20 photos)

Ethan Cardwell, who the Colts acquired from Saginaw in the Suzuki deal, scores the overtime winner
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Action! 10 films over four days means Reel Stories festival is rolling

Action! 10 films over four days means Reel Stories festival is rolling

Two of the films being shown over the next few days are Honeyland and The Cave, both nominated for Oscars
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Mainly sunny skies but cold today
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MacKay refuses to back down from 'thug' comment at Barrie stop

MacKay refuses to back down from 'thug' comment at Barrie stop

'We have one law in this country for all our citizens and we need to restore peace, order and good government,' MacKay says of railway blockade
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‘He wanted his blood,’ key witness says at Orillia man's murder trial

‘He wanted his blood,’ key witness says at Orillia man's murder trial

Nicole Pinto, ex-girlfriend of Sonny Brokenshire, takes the stand in first-degree murder trials of Martin Forget and Brian Quesnel; Duo are charged in murder of Orillia man
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FirstOnSite Restoration to take over Keith Moore Construction

FirstOnSite Restoration to take over Keith Moore Construction

Barrie is getting a new disaster restoration services provider
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Ramara Township council puts $1,000 price tag on 'party houses'

Ramara Township council puts $1,000 price tag on 'party houses'

New bylaw requires licence for short-term rental properties in township; 'We just have to get control of the disturbing of the peace,' mayor says
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