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OPP issues tips on how to spot potential meth labs

OPP issues tips on how to spot potential meth labs

The tips come as the OPP begins to share more information on methamphetamine and synthetic drug use to educate the public on their negative impacts
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Ontario reports 2,632 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,632 new COVID cases today

There are 26,063 active, lab-confirmed cases in Ontario
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Account set up to help family devastated by snowmobiling tragedy

Account set up to help family devastated by snowmobiling tragedy

Coldwater father and son who perished were 'incredible men' that 'were always filled with smiles and joy,' says family friend
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Man accused of murdering Katherine Janeiro in 1994 makes brief court appearance

Man accused of murdering Katherine Janeiro in 1994 makes brief court appearance

Robert Bruce MacQueen, who is also known as 'Bruce Ellis', scheduled to be back in court Jan. 28
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Scarborough artist examines 'obscured histories' in new exhibit at MacLaren

Scarborough artist examines 'obscured histories' in new exhibit at MacLaren

Erika DeFreitas virtual exhibition, titled 'everything she inspires remains, belongs to light,' will include a live interview on Zoom Jan. 23
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City funding restored for 'historical' student crossing guard program

City funding restored for 'historical' student crossing guard program

'This program is not 100% effective, but it helps a little bit. It makes people feel a little bit safer about crossing because there’s somebody there,' says deputy-mayor
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Every day is a fresh beginning
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Snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Up to 15 cm of new snowfall will be possible under these snow squalls before they move south of the area this evening, Environment Canada says
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Councillors, city staff worked hard to 'keep budget as lean as possible,' says mayor

Councillors, city staff worked hard to 'keep budget as lean as possible,' says mayor

'Our residents are currently facing a new and deeper round of economic uncertainty due to the pandemic,' says Lehman
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19 people dead, 122 residents and 69 staff positive for COVID at Roberta Place

19 people dead, 122 residents and 69 staff positive for COVID at Roberta Place

'This virus is very tenacious ... Seeing it spread in this facility this quickly is a concern,' says Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health
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