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Orillia looks to Barrie as a Winter Games partner

Orillia looks to Barrie as a Winter Games partner

Barrie will be an official host partner with Orillia when the Ontario Winter Games come to the region in 2018.
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Habitat ReStore vandal sought

Habitat ReStore vandal sought

Brock St. building spray painted
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Newspaper closures reach House of Commons

Newspaper closures reach House of Commons

'There is profound sadness within our community:' MP Brassard
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Red scarves decorate downtown with meaning

Red scarves decorate downtown with meaning

Third annual campaign to fight stigma of HIV and AIDS
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Closure of Simcoe County newspapers a 'sad day'

Closure of Simcoe County newspapers a 'sad day'

Barrie Examiner, Orillia Packet and Times among papers shut down
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Suspect caught on camera jumping a fence and taking a boat motor

Suspect caught on camera jumping a fence and taking a boat motor

The missing boat motor is valued at $5,200
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Barrie Examiner, Orillia Packet and Times to close

Barrie Examiner, Orillia Packet and Times to close

Metroland Media announced this morning it has purchased the local papers from Postmedia and plans to close them
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Frank Ferragine was 'born with dirt under his fingernails'

Frank Ferragine was 'born with dirt under his fingernails'

Simcoe County TV host urges folks to keep active by growing their own food
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Have your say tonight on homework, tests and exams

Have your say tonight on homework, tests and exams

Public meeting in Barrie to get input on student assessment
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Giving Christmas to Barrie's homeless a personal mission for Margie Millar

Giving Christmas to Barrie's homeless a personal mission for Margie Millar

Barrie woman seeking donations for upcoming event
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