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David Wilcox wows crowd at sold-out show in Barrie

David Wilcox wows crowd at sold-out show in Barrie

Canadian rock veteran taps into extensive catalogue of hits during concert at The Ranch
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SCENE SETTER: Indie rockers bringing 'real party' to Barrie

SCENE SETTER: Indie rockers bringing 'real party' to Barrie

'We don't pull punches and dig in as hard as we can every time we play live,' says MONOWHALES drummer ahead of March 26 show at Rec Room
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REMEMBER THIS: Album in the attic — The photographers (Part 2)

REMEMBER THIS: Album in the attic — The photographers (Part 2)

Photography became a competitive business in Barrie in the late 1800s
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'Pride and tradition': Historic bell installed at Bradford fire hall

'Pride and tradition': Historic bell installed at Bradford fire hall

'I am pleased that this priceless piece of (Bradford) history will be prominently showcased in our brand-new fire fall,' says fire chief
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Orillia Cornhole Club hosting Canada's 'top throwers' Sunday

Orillia Cornhole Club hosting Canada's 'top throwers' Sunday

Club hosting second regional tournament of the 2022-2023 season at ODAS Park
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Barrie Soccer Club registration open for leagues, camps

Barrie Soccer Club registration open for leagues, camps

'The culture of the city is changing a bit as we see these historically soccer-loving families come here,' says Barrie Soccer Club official
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Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Friday collision

Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Friday collision

Police called to three-vehicle crash on Townline Road near Muirfield Drive just after 7 p.m.
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Concert tour bringing 'Music of the Night' to Georgian Theatre

Concert tour bringing 'Music of the Night' to Georgian Theatre

Musical concert celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th birthday will take place March 26
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THE BIG READ: How the pandemic exposed Northern Ontario's hidden homeless crisis

THE BIG READ: How the pandemic exposed Northern Ontario's hidden homeless crisis

In Ontario, homelessness rates in the north are nearly double that of big cities in the south. The solution is not just about housing vulnerable populations — but keeping them alive
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LETTER: Province operating as 'stealth organization'

LETTER: Province operating as 'stealth organization'

Letter writer asks, 'does the public really not want to know what moves the government is making about decisions that affect us all?'
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