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Back-to-back safety advisories from police 'purely a coincidence'

Back-to-back safety advisories from police 'purely a coincidence'

'It comes down to public and community safety and that’s what we are entrusted to do every day,' says Barrie police official
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Police investigating gunfire at Hart Dr. hotel

Police investigating gunfire at Hart Dr. hotel

No one was shot, but Barrie police say man was transported to RVH with serious leg injury suffered while reversing his car
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Festival at Fort Willow looking for historic demonstrators

Festival at Fort Willow looking for historic demonstrators

'We are looking to emphasize what life was like for regular people around the turn of the 19th century,' says NVCA official
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Bill Burr bringing laughs to Casino Rama

Bill Burr bringing laughs to Casino Rama

'One of the top comedic voices of his generation,' Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian will be at local venue in early October
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Fans get 'supercharged' at Highway 11 Cruisers' annual car show

Fans get 'supercharged' at Highway 11 Cruisers' annual car show

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OPP make arrest in window-smashing investigation at pot shop

OPP make arrest in window-smashing investigation at pot shop

Wasaga Beach man, 27, charged with mischief following incident on Mosley Street
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Driver facing charges in Anne St. crash after going 'airborne'

Driver facing charges in Anne St. crash after going 'airborne'

Barrie police say Dodge Charger was being driven by 25-year-old Etobicoke resident; 26-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries
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Midhurst musician releasing new album this week

Midhurst musician releasing new album this week

Alyssa Tess's latest album, 'Sweet Goodbye', is slated for release on Thursday, followed by performance at Toronto's Dakota Tavern
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End of an era: Midland restaurant owners getting ready to retire

End of an era: Midland restaurant owners getting ready to retire

'They have amazing food, amazing service. They are not just owners of the business. They are so much more,' says longtime customer
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OUTDOORS: Forest floor's contents tell important story

OUTDOORS: Forest floor's contents tell important story

The 'hard mast' and 'soft mast' will have a direct impact on local wildlife and will influence the behaviours of many creatures, says nature columnist
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