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Barrie author chronicles life, cancer journey in new book

Barrie author chronicles life, cancer journey in new book

'I’ve turned into that guy who makes conversation in elevators. It makes your day so much better,' says Marty McCrone
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SCENE SETTER: Burlesque performer ready to spice things up

SCENE SETTER: Burlesque performer ready to spice things up

Scarlet Studio House of Burlesque Spring Showcase taking place June 10 at the Barrie Curling Club and will feature A’Slayna Von Hunt
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'All are welcome': Drag story time draws crowd in Elmvale

'All are welcome': Drag story time draws crowd in Elmvale

'Everybody had a smile on their face,' Springwater mayor says of event Friday
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REMEMBER THIS: County no stranger to tough customers — Part 2

REMEMBER THIS: County no stranger to tough customers — Part 2

Staley family had knack for ending up in the slammer
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SIU wraps up investigation into February shooting in Barrie

SIU wraps up investigation into February shooting in Barrie

Police cleared of wrongdoing in incident in which man was killed
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Collingwood reveals details in pending Terminals development deal

Collingwood reveals details in pending Terminals development deal

Currently classified as abandoned, company proposes turning Terminals into 10-floor hotel with 24-storey residential condo tower beside structure
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LETTER: Cut the crap, quit leaving poo bags everywhere

LETTER: Cut the crap, quit leaving poo bags everywhere

Leaving bags of pet waste on the ground 'disrespectful to your neighbours,' says letter writer
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GARDENING: June's arrival means it's time to get to business

GARDENING: June's arrival means it's time to get to business

It's go-time in the garden now that the sun is shining and frost is behind us
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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UPDATE: Impaired charge laid in 'serious' boat collision

UPDATE: Impaired charge laid in 'serious' boat collision

'It's not clear what was the cause of the collision,' said Orillia OPP officer, explaining a 'Seadoo collided with a boat parked at the dock' of a lakeside residence
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