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Orillia duo transforms engine repair shop into sound studio

Orillia duo transforms engine repair shop into sound studio

'I am eager to connect with local musicians, with the local scene,' said Nixon Boyd who, with Taylor Knox, is the driving force behind Simcoe Mechanical studio in Orillia
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Springwater woman inching closer to claiming $100K prize

Springwater woman inching closer to claiming $100K prize

Because woman's husband works for an OLG lottery supplier, agency says claim falls within its definition of an 'insider win'
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Central Ontario's top 'AAA' players hitting the ice in Orillia

Central Ontario's top 'AAA' players hitting the ice in Orillia

OMHA's U16 showcase event taking place Feb. 11-12 at Rotary Place; Barrie Jr. Colts slated to play Peterborough, Ajax-Pickering
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Oro-Medonte's cannabis complaints fail smell test at tribunal

Oro-Medonte's cannabis complaints fail smell test at tribunal

'Planning decisions can’t be made based on the stigma around a new legalized crop such as cannabis,' says lawyer, calling situation 'highly politically charged'
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Napoleon brings back some of last year’s laid-off workers

Napoleon brings back some of last year’s laid-off workers

‘It's great to get some of our hard-working associates back and start the year off,’ says company president
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Snowmobile operator, 65, seriously injured in crash: OPP

Snowmobile operator, 65, seriously injured in crash: OPP

Snowmobile driver was taken to local hospital and later transported to a Toronto trauma centre, say OPP
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Judo students grapple their way to medals at Ont. Winter Games

Judo students grapple their way to medals at Ont. Winter Games

Palmer Sutton and Nolan Crawford train at Crown Hill Martial Arts outside Barrie
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Woman charged with attempted murder after officer stabbed

Woman charged with attempted murder after officer stabbed

Police say officer was stabbed in the face while responding to call at Duckworth Street apartment; Officer treated and released from hospital
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Health unit hosting COVID vaccination clinics in Barrie today

Health unit hosting COVID vaccination clinics in Barrie today

GO-VAXX bus at south-end Barrie Walmart today until 6 p.m.; Pop-up clinic also taking place at St. Mary's Church on Amelia Street
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Chamber says banning replacement workers gives unfair advantage

Chamber says banning replacement workers gives unfair advantage

'We just want the government to take a harder look at it and to not necessarily just drive this through,' says Barrie Chamber of Commerce official
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