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PIE Education program helps the kids and also feeds the soul, says MP

PIE Education program helps the kids and also feeds the soul, says MP

'For a child whose parents may not have a lot of money for new items, this is a morale booster like no other,' says local MP
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Ford stops in Orillia for transit funding announcement

Ford stops in Orillia for transit funding announcement

Premier did not take questions, ignoring queries from reporters as he walked out
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Free parking starts Friday at Collier Street Parkade

Free parking starts Friday at Collier Street Parkade

39 parking spots are up for grabs daily at the multi-level structure for two hours at a time
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National Parachuting Championships set for Labour Day weekend at Wasaga

National Parachuting Championships set for Labour Day weekend at Wasaga

It will be a spectacular show with an opening ceremonies skydive celebrating the theme of no limits, consisting of the first paraplegic skydiver to jump and land with a wheelchair
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OPP looking for man wanted for attempted murder

OPP looking for man wanted for attempted murder

A 20-year-old Orillia man is wanted in connection to an incident in Ramara Township on July 29
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Locations questioned, concerns raised for potential pot shops in Barrie

Locations questioned, concerns raised for potential pot shops in Barrie

Business owner says he's concerned about what type of clientele a potential retail cannabis shop could attract in the Essa Road plaza
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Driver allegedly caught going 109 km/h in a 50 km/h zone

Driver allegedly caught going 109 km/h in a 50 km/h zone

South Simcoe Police Service officers have charged a 40-year-old Bradford woman with stunt driving after a traffic stop in Bond Head
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Public school board expands in-school mentoring programs

Public school board expands in-school mentoring programs

Public school board and area Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies to sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding and commit to streamlining and expanding mentoring in-school programs
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'Most substantial investment ever' will change face of Barrie Transit

'Most substantial investment ever' will change face of Barrie Transit

Funding will go toward Allandale Mobility Hub, an overhaul of city buses, and other associated infrastructure
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Henderson could make noise this weekend in race for Lou Marsh Trophy

Henderson could make noise this weekend in race for Lou Marsh Trophy

The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open gets underway today at Magna Golf Club in Aurora
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