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Last all-candidates debate for Barrie-Innisfil riding gets heated

Last all-candidates debate for Barrie-Innisfil riding gets heated

Five of eight candidates showed up for the debate, hosted by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce
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Local dietitian joining provincial call regarding food insecurity

Local dietitian joining provincial call regarding food insecurity

Health unit’s “No Money for Food is Cent$less” campaign was adapted by Ontario Dietitians in Public Health
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Police investigating incident involving man shot on his own property

Police investigating incident involving man shot on his own property

Police believe this incident may have been a result of hunters in the area of Penetanguishene Road South of Waverley in Springwater Twp
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City of Barrie and The Focus team up for photography festival

City of Barrie and The Focus team up for photography festival

The City is hosting a featured exhibit entitled “This Was There Then” in Barrie’s downtown, highlighting images from Barrie’s past.
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Hey, buddy, can you spare $60 million for airport expansion?

Hey, buddy, can you spare $60 million for airport expansion?

Airport presentation coming to Barrie council Monday; to Oro-Medonte Township council July 18
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Helping BWG, Barrie students have a more affordable prom

Helping BWG, Barrie students have a more affordable prom

Prom Glitz is accepting donated formal gowns and selling some for a cash donation June 1 and June 2.
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Experience, inspire, discover and celebrate Barrie this weekend

Experience, inspire, discover and celebrate Barrie this weekend

This year, the 29th annual Barrie Native Friendship Centre Pow Wow is being held in partnership with Celebrate Barrie
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Police seek assistance locating woman missing from Bradford

Police seek assistance locating woman missing from Bradford

56-year-old Yuefen Ying was last seen wearing a dark coloured shirt (short sleeve, knee length) possibly black or dark green with a flowers design on the chest, white jeans, black sandals (make: Daphne) with white strap, carrying a red purse
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

There is a 60 per cent chance of showers or thunderstorms today
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Barrie Fire hosts live burn demo at Centennial Beach

Barrie Fire hosts live burn demo at Centennial Beach

Live demonstration to highlight importance of fire safety
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