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City eyes ceremonial fire pit along waterfront

City eyes ceremonial fire pit along waterfront

Project would be a partnership with Barrie Native Friendship Centre, Barrie-Kempenfelt Rotary Club
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Police seeking assistance locating missing man (update)

Police seeking assistance locating missing man (update)

75-year-old Ken Armstrong was last seen wearing a blue or possibly white shirt and black track pants with some white detailing
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The thrill of harness racing returns to Georgian Downs

The thrill of harness racing returns to Georgian Downs

The action kicks off June 2
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LETTER: A beautiful community is up to each of us

LETTER: A beautiful community is up to each of us

Sonya Anderson, of Barrie, reminds us of an action we can all take to limit the amount of recyclables that get blown around our city on windy garbage days
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

A high of 23C is expected today
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City closing in on Fisher acquisition

City closing in on Fisher acquisition

City wants to redevelop former high school's auditorium into a theatre, events centre
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City council could see its first deputy-mayor next term

City council could see its first deputy-mayor next term

Deputy-mayor would be chosen by mayor and then voted on by council
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South Simcoe Police seek information on missing man

South Simcoe Police seek information on missing man

Ken Armstrong is a 75-year-old male with dementia
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St. Joan of Arc to host Power of Ideas tour

St. Joan of Arc to host Power of Ideas tour

Tour allows students to discover the process of science through hands-on, mind-expanding exhibits in their very own school
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Collingwood might have scored big, thanks to Barrie Colts

Collingwood might have scored big, thanks to Barrie Colts

Barrie Colts called Collingwood staff to make a deal.
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