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Coast Guard ship changes course to avoid angler on Midland Bay

Coast Guard ship changes course to avoid angler on Midland Bay

CCGS Samuel Risley clearing path for departure of CSL Fronteanc from Midland Harbour
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Citizen stops impaired driver, removes keys before police arrive

Citizen stops impaired driver, removes keys before police arrive

Barrie police say Woodbridge woman had 'well over' three times the legal limit of alcohol in her system.
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Dress for Success lines up 'passionate speaker' for women's event

Dress for Success lines up 'passionate speaker' for women's event

Barrie's Traditions at Sheba Shrine hosting April 6 event featuring Risha Yorke to discuss confidence, leadership, branding, and more
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Barrie man charged with impaired, driving 186 in 90 km/h zone: OPP

Barrie man charged with impaired, driving 186 in 90 km/h zone: OPP

26-year-old man charged with stunt driving and other offences after being nabbed on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte on St. Patrick's Day
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Another guest at Ford daughter's wedding picked for York police board

Another guest at Ford daughter's wedding picked for York police board

Premier dined with Madeleine Bodenstein and Mario Cortellucci at daughter’s wedding in September; His cabinet approved Bodenstein’s appointment to board this month, after appointing Cortellucci in October
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Downtown intersection closed through April for underground work

Downtown intersection closed through April for underground work

Closure required to complete infrastructure work related to residential development along McDonald, Owen and Worsley streets
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Elmvale teen charged in ‘substantial’ drug bust

Elmvale teen charged in ‘substantial’ drug bust

OPP say street value of seized substances estimated to be in excess of $20,000
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OUTDOORS: Winged bandits a hyper bundle of muscle, feathers

OUTDOORS: Winged bandits a hyper bundle of muscle, feathers

Chickadees normally laugh in the face of danger but when they are taken by surprise, they resort to Plan B and turn into statues, says nature columnist
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COLUMN: Spring is here! Dust the sand off the flip-flops

COLUMN: Spring is here! Dust the sand off the flip-flops

For BarrieToday reporter Shawn Gibson, the arrival of spring today means swapping out playlists and planning Muskoka trips
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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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