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CNCC correctional officer charged with breach of trust

CNCC correctional officer charged with breach of trust

Ramara Township man, who works at the superjail in Penetang, allegedly brought contraband items into the facility
Barrie man facing multiple child-porn charges

Barrie man facing multiple child-porn charges

Police say man used a peer-to-peer network to allow 'like-minded users' to download/upload child pornography in his possession
Months-long investigation leads to drug bust for Barrie police

Months-long investigation leads to drug bust for Barrie police

Street crime unit officers seized about 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, oxycondone pills and ecstasy after executing five search warrants Monday
Driver flees after early morning crash near Bayfield, Hwy. 400

Driver flees after early morning crash near Bayfield, Hwy. 400

Barrie police responded to single-vehicle crash scene at Rose and Bayfield streets shortly after 4 a.m. this morning
Lions Club wrangles busy Santa for Saturday morning breakfast

Lions Club wrangles busy Santa for Saturday morning breakfast

Barrie Lions Club event will take place at Lions Hall on Blake Street
Four dwelling units per property? City wants your thoughts

Four dwelling units per property? City wants your thoughts

Dec. 13 meeting begins at 6 p.m.; current zoning bylaw permits up to three dwellings on residential parcel, according to provincial legislation
Man finds shelter after hotel eviction, turns focus to getting dogs back

Man finds shelter after hotel eviction, turns focus to getting dogs back

'I have to come up with $3,000 to get them out or I could lose them,' man says of therapy dogs currently boarded at local facility
Springwater mayor says budget places 'zero value' on plans, vision

Springwater mayor says budget places 'zero value' on plans, vision

'I cannot support this budget, because I believe standing still is moving backward,' says Coughlin
Holding the line: Barrie council passes budget with no hike for now

Holding the line: Barrie council passes budget with no hike for now

Council still needs to hear budget presentations from Barrie Public Library, city police and County of Simcoe, all of which will occur in January
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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