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Barrie man accused of exploiting 11-year-old from United States

Barrie man accused of exploiting 11-year-old from United States

Police say man communicated with child via Fortnite, TikTok
Allandale transit hub: Project costs rising, opening pushed back

Allandale transit hub: Project costs rising, opening pushed back

Capital costs for Essa Road project now almost three times greater at $27.7 million, with an opening more than two years later
Man pleads guilty in elderly woman's death after purse-snatching

Man pleads guilty in elderly woman's death after purse-snatching

'We’re just really glad that finally at this point we’re moving forward and he has acknowledged what he has done,' says niece of 86-year-old Collingwood woman
Georgian College commits to standards for international students

Georgian College commits to standards for international students

'We’re committed to delivering an unrivalled student experience for all of our students, no matter where they come from,' says college official
Local artists recognized for contributions to Shipley's calendar

Local artists recognized for contributions to Shipley's calendar

Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MP Doug Shipley already accepting submissions for 2024 calendar
Severn man set to stand trial for 2020 murder of Orillia man

Severn man set to stand trial for 2020 murder of Orillia man

At the time of the 2020 slaying, OPP detective said the stabbing death was 'unusual,' as the suspect and the victim allegedly did not know one another
RVH Auxiliary almost halfway to $2.5M goal for NICU fundraiser

RVH Auxiliary almost halfway to $2.5M goal for NICU fundraiser

'Each year, more than 2,000 babies are born at RVH and almost 300 of those babies require extra specialized care in our NICU,' says auxiliary president
Another road closure on Little Ave. affects south-end traffic

Another road closure on Little Ave. affects south-end traffic

Little Avenue closed today between Garden Drive and McConkey Place until around 4 p.m. for watermain repair
'Suspicious activity' at business leads to driver speeding off

'Suspicious activity' at business leads to driver speeding off

Incident happened last night on Bayfield Street when a person called in about two men walking around taking photos
LETTER: Writer shares 'real world' experience with hybrid car

LETTER: Writer shares 'real world' experience with hybrid car

'The electric vehicle model is superior to gas vehicles in every way,' says letter writer