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Police remind motorists to leave their pets at home

Police remind motorists to leave their pets at home

Veterinarian says animal left in a vehicle even for 10 minutes when temperature is 20 Celsius can suffer swelling of brain, heat stroke
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Labour shortage leads to cancellation of county electronics pick-up dates

Labour shortage leads to cancellation of county electronics pick-up dates

Future litigation possible over financial impact of waste delays: County of Simcoe official
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Shipley shifts attention to federal election; Ward steps into void

Shipley shifts attention to federal election; Ward steps into void

Shipley begins unpaid leave of absence from council next week; Barry Ward says it 'shouldn't be too difficult' for him to step in to help
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Social media photos of Lake Sturgeon net fines for local anglers

Social media photos of Lake Sturgeon net fines for local anglers

Both were also hit with one-year fishing suspensions
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Slight increase in Barrie's residential property sales this month, realtors say

Slight increase in Barrie's residential property sales this month, realtors say

Average price of residential units sold in July was down 1.1 per cent from the previous month
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Rookie councillor wants to tame 'wild west' of absentee landlords

Rookie councillor wants to tame 'wild west' of absentee landlords

Ward 1 Coun. Clare Riepma wants the city to start licensing rental properties in Barrie; 'It's for the neighbours, the community, the students' and landlords
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Life's a beach! City extends lifeguard duties this summer

Life's a beach! City extends lifeguard duties this summer

City lifeguards will be on duty at Barrie's two supervised beaches this summer five days longer, until Aug. 23
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Woman reports witnessing indecent act on Trans Canada Trail in Cookstown

Woman reports witnessing indecent act on Trans Canada Trail in Cookstown

She was not physically injured
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Teddys Littleangel races to a perfect record at Georgian Downs

Teddys Littleangel races to a perfect record at Georgian Downs

'She was exceptional tonight,' says trainer
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MacLaren Art Centre looking to draw in local art lovers

MacLaren Art Centre looking to draw in local art lovers

Centre offers regular tours along with self-guided family activities - free to the public and available on a drop-in basis
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