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Building canoes becomes part of history at Midland's Sainte-Marie

Building canoes becomes part of history at Midland's Sainte-Marie

During Del Taylor’s long career at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, his work has helped maintain the integrity of the buildings and the history of the place itself
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Ontario Trillium Grant aids in repair of Innisfil YMCA pool

Ontario Trillium Grant aids in repair of Innisfil YMCA pool

The grant of $241,300 was used to repair the liner in the YMCA Innisfil leisure pool
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Braestone Winter Classic returns to the ice in February

Braestone Winter Classic returns to the ice in February

Registration open for three-on-three pond hockey tournament in support of Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
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Police offer tips to ward off dreaded porch pirates at Christmas

Police offer tips to ward off dreaded porch pirates at Christmas

'That’s now two things in a row in a few weeks. Now my mind is changing about online ordering,' says Barrie woman plundered by thieves
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Teams pull together to support player's grandma with ALS

Teams pull together to support player's grandma with ALS

U11 Barrie Colts, Richmond Hill Coyotes don purple in 'very inspiring' show of support
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SCENE SETTER: McCoy, Whyte team up to pen Christmas Note

SCENE SETTER: McCoy, Whyte team up to pen Christmas Note

Country musician Jason McCoy and playwright Michael Whyte collaborate on new one-night-only event happening Dec. 15 at Five Points Theatre in Barrie
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REMEMBER THIS: Santa Claus is (finally) coming to town

REMEMBER THIS: Santa Claus is (finally) coming to town

Inspired by the Toronto Santa Claus parade, Barrie's annual event began in 1949
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'It's been a pretty tough go' since police shooting in Innisfil

'It's been a pretty tough go' since police shooting in Innisfil

'We are starting to come out of it, starting to see the signs of improvement,' Acting Police Chief John Van Dyke says at police board meeting
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Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog in Nottawa

Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog in Nottawa

No charges have been announced, both police and MNR are conducting a joint investigation
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Women's shelter hosting evening of remembrance Dec. 6

Women's shelter hosting evening of remembrance Dec. 6

Community invited to event at Barrie City Hall to mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
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