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Gerry Dee returning to where it all began

Gerry Dee returning to where it all began

Stand-up comedy was first love for Dee, who will perform March 1 at Casino Rama
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New technology revolutionizing how we study water

New technology revolutionizing how we study water

DNA analysis can better determine sources of pollution leading to beach closures, scientist tells Orillia Naturalists' Club
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Lake lovers wary of provincial government's intentions for their favourite spot

Lake lovers wary of provincial government's intentions for their favourite spot

'They talk about protecting the lake; leave it alone, that’s protecting it'
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Beautiful sunny skies today with a high of -5C but will feel like -22C with the morning windchill.
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Families flock to Barrie Community Sports Complex for winter adventures (8 photos)

Families flock to Barrie Community Sports Complex for winter adventures (8 photos)

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We could see some freezing rain Wednesday, warns Environment Canada

We could see some freezing rain Wednesday, warns Environment Canada

Roads, walkways, parking lots could become icy and dangerous
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This 1800s rink was home to Collingwood's earliest hockey teams

This 1800s rink was home to Collingwood's earliest hockey teams

The Collingwood Skating Rink is believed to have been constructed in 1883
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Four teens arrested in connection to robbery

Four teens arrested in connection to robbery

Police say suspects were found in possession of an imitation firearm and disguises
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Father uses late son's social media posts to help tell his story

Father uses late son's social media posts to help tell his story

Rick Prashaw will be in Collingwood Feb. 20 for a book reading and signing of Soar, Adam, Soar, a book he wrote about his late son
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Cookstown girl wins $100,000 scholarship

Cookstown girl wins $100,000 scholarship

Esha Mahmood, a student at Banting Memorial High School in Alliston, was one of 5,000 candidates who applied for the Loran Scholars Foundation prize
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