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These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Barrie home are made possible as part of our Community Leaders Program.

A Greek and his potatoes: East-end restaurateur tethered to his community

A Greek and his potatoes: East-end restaurateur tethered to his community

Since 1983, patrons have been reeled in to Fil's Cafe in the Duckworth Plaza, but Triantafillou has seen a lot of changes in Barrie
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Barrie Food Bank boss learned a lot working the streets of Cleveland, Toronto

Barrie Food Bank boss learned a lot working the streets of Cleveland, Toronto

'I saw shootings, buildings and cars being set on fire,' Peter Sundborg says. 'I think it created a character in me that has never left me. It created a bigger awareness of what can happen to people'
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How one longtime city employee rose from summer student to clerk and beyond

How one longtime city employee rose from summer student to clerk and beyond

Dawn McAlpine was hired full-time in 1991 as a waste reduction officer; she went on to become city clerk and now holds the position of general manager of community and corporate services
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From Saigon to Barrie, 'it's like heaven here'

From Saigon to Barrie, 'it's like heaven here'

Deo Nguyen a familiar sight for her customers at East End Restaurant and Variety, where everybody knows your name
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City sailor who won Olympic gold in 1976 now giving back to the sport

City sailor who won Olympic gold in 1976 now giving back to the sport

Barrie Yacht Club offers adult lessons as well as sessions for kids from eight to 16 years old with the possibility of joining a race team
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Musician Jason McCoy might tour the world, but this is home

Musician Jason McCoy might tour the world, but this is home

Midhurst resident well known in the area for his involvement in local fundraisers, but also for his radio voice
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Dwyer transforms into the million-dollar man

Dwyer transforms into the million-dollar man

For almost four decades, Will Dwyer has pounded the pavement in support of Terry Fox Foundation cancer research; he recently reached the million-dollar mark
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'The best fire is the one that never happens'

'The best fire is the one that never happens'

Fire prevention officer Jeff Holmyard has recently retired after 29 years with Barrie Fire and Emergency Service
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City police breaking ground with approach to spreading the word

City police breaking ground with approach to spreading the word

'We have two different people with different skill sets and knowledge and abilities that are a perfect blend here,' police chief says of department's civilian communications duo
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Former NHLer turned tactical officer gets back behind the bench

Former NHLer turned tactical officer gets back behind the bench

'My job as a coach is to win, but it’s also to develop these kids so they can make the next steps, whatever those steps are and however far they can go,' says former NHLer and Barrie native who will coach the new Collingwood Colts Junior 'A' team
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