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Old YMCA being razed to make room for new apartments <b>(8 photos)</b>

Old YMCA being razed to make room for new apartments (8 photos)

Three houses on Grove Street property levelled along with outbuilding and former child-care facility; Attention will soon turn to main building
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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Terminally ill retired firefighter given hero's salute <b>(6 photos/VIDEO)</b>

Terminally ill retired firefighter given hero's salute (6 photos/VIDEO)

'This is overwhelming. The support from the community is just amazing,' says Grant McCullough's son-in-law following drive-by tribute
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Second Bruiser, Desperate Man comes out on top at Georgian Downs

Second Bruiser, Desperate Man comes out on top at Georgian Downs

The win was Second Bruiser’s first in Ontario Sires Stakes action this season and his second of the sophomore campaign
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Little Food Pantries open around the city to address food insecurity

Little Food Pantries open around the city to address food insecurity

Barrie Food Bank has developed procedures for appropriate content and safe storage of food in outside locations
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Sandycove's storm response 'an inspiring example of what community means'

Sandycove's storm response 'an inspiring example of what community means'

'The relationship between our residents and our Sandycove Acres team has only strengthened after' July 15 storm, says Parkbridge official
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Area OPP officers help disperse gathering of over 1,500 people in Dufferin County

Area OPP officers help disperse gathering of over 1,500 people in Dufferin County

Police say there were approximately 1,000 vehicles parked in the fields at Amaranth Township property; Organizer identified and charged
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Barrie Fire to provide dispatching services to City of Markham

Barrie Fire to provide dispatching services to City of Markham

New agreement expected to take effect by the end of the year
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Impaired charge laid after vehicle rear-ended at Innisfil gas station

Impaired charge laid after vehicle rear-ended at Innisfil gas station

Police responded to report that the driver may have been impaired in the area of Innisfil Beach Road and 20th Sideroad
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'Emergency' scammers targeting grandparents, police warn

'Emergency' scammers targeting grandparents, police warn

Nottawasaga OPP says victim will often receive a frantic phone call in the middle of the night from a loved one requesting money
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