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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Today will be sunny, becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon
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New tornado warning issued for Orillia

New tornado warning issued for Orillia

Video captures storm in Oro-Medonte
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Severe thunderstorm watch, heat warning issued for Barrie and area

Severe thunderstorm watch, heat warning issued for Barrie and area

An area of thunderstorms is developing over the region this evening. Humidity and high temperatures continue until Wednesday
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Electronics collection coming to Simcoe County curbs

Electronics collection coming to Simcoe County curbs

Residents can recycle old, unused electronics for two-week campaign in September
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Penetanguishene man faces impaired driving charges

Penetanguishene man faces impaired driving charges

Police say he rolled his car into the side of Highway 93
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Bradford woman faces assault charges after a domestic dispute

Bradford woman faces assault charges after a domestic dispute

Police say the couple were still living together after splitting up and the woman assaulted her former spouse in their home
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Some Simcoe County kids are heading back to school, but not to the classroom

Some Simcoe County kids are heading back to school, but not to the classroom

The Un/Homeschool Club of Barrie and Surrounding Areas is a club of approximately 800 families in the Simcoe County area who have chosen to not only educate their children at home, but with different techniques than that of the traditional system
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Extreme heat can be dangerous, warns Health Unit

Extreme heat can be dangerous, warns Health Unit

Over-exertion will increase the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration or heat stroke
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Barrie police officer charged with fraud

Barrie police officer charged with fraud

The incident occurred while off-duty between January 2016 and January 2017
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Our photographer took to the sea to explore the Arctic ... just before the ship ran aground! (16 photos)

Our photographer took to the sea to explore the Arctic ... just before the ship ran aground! (16 photos)

Saturday's incident sparked international headlines but should not detract from the importance of the expeditions: Photographer
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