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Charges laid after axe pulled during argument downtown

Charges laid after axe pulled during argument downtown

Man, 64, facing charges following incident Monday afternoon at Collier Street Parkade
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Sadlon donates $850K toward new nature centre at Scanlon Creek

Sadlon donates $850K toward new nature centre at Scanlon Creek

'The new Nature Centre will be a one-of-a-kind facility that is desperately needed to keep our kids healthy, engaged and inspired by nature,' says Barrie businessman
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City gearing up for Canada Day celebrations

City gearing up for Canada Day celebrations

Fireworks, music, vendors, and more on the agenda July 1; Baytowne Big Band, Rockabilly Joe and Tex Rexman among musical acts
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'Really thankful': New MRI machine delivered to Orillia hospital

'Really thankful': New MRI machine delivered to Orillia hospital

New machine is 'less claustrophobic' and may mean some patients who have trouble won't have to travel to Barrie, says official
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Police ask for footage that may contain clues about missing woman

Police ask for footage that may contain clues about missing woman

Barrie police requesting videos and photos from Walk to End ALS held at Sunnidale Park on June 10; Autumn Shaganash reported missing June 12
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United Way recognizing Community Spirit Award winners today

United Way recognizing Community Spirit Award winners today

Winners will be honoured during organization's AGM at County of Simcoe Administrative Building in Midhurst
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Health unit offers tips to stay safe outdoors this summer

Health unit offers tips to stay safe outdoors this summer

Stay hydrated and apply sunscreen, health unit advises
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LETTER: Life is busy — 12-year-old suggests slowing down

LETTER: Life is busy — 12-year-old suggests slowing down

'There is so much beauty for my eyes to take in,' letter writer says of her natural surroundings
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Air quality a concern for numerous areas, including ours

Air quality a concern for numerous areas, including ours

Smoke from forest fires has affected large portions of the provinces, but Environment Canada expects some potential improvement tonight or Wednesday
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Rezoning OK'd for Harvie Rd. development alongside Hwy. 400

Rezoning OK'd for Harvie Rd. development alongside Hwy. 400

'We just want to strike a fine balance between the growth and the well-being of people living there currently,' says neighbourhood resident
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