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Barrie police, OPP officers raid Bayfield St. business

Barrie police, OPP officers raid Bayfield St. business

Police say there are no concerns for public safety and several people are in custody after noon-hour raid in downtown Barrie
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Local cost of RVH South campus may exceed $70 million

Local cost of RVH South campus may exceed $70 million

'I’m not trying to scare you', RVH president tells council while discussing project costs
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Three Innisdale students, officers treated after noxious substance released

Three Innisdale students, officers treated after noxious substance released

Barrie police say suspect was arrested about one hour after initial call; investigation continues
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November festival to celebrate 'incredible' Gordon Lightfoot

November festival to celebrate 'incredible' Gordon Lightfoot

'There is a longing to gather around the stories of Gordon Lightfoot because of how important he's been to us,' says organizer of Lightfoot Days festival
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Hold-and-secure lifted at Innisdale after morning 'incident'

Hold-and-secure lifted at Innisdale after morning 'incident'

Noxious substance released at the Little Avenue school
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COLUMN: Don't be snowed, Suzanne Somers 'no dumb blonde'

COLUMN: Don't be snowed, Suzanne Somers 'no dumb blonde'

Well known for her role on Three's Company, Somers fought for pay equity and was also adept in the business world, Wendy writes in this week's Everything King
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Townhouses with double garages could be part of plan in Barrie

Townhouses with double garages could be part of plan in Barrie

Public meeting will be held Wednesday evening on rezoning application regarding property at McKay Road and Veterans Drive
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'Fear is the enemy of innovation,' local manufacturers warned

'Fear is the enemy of innovation,' local manufacturers warned

'Innovation is the process that makes you even more valuable tomorrow than you are today,' says keynote speaker at manufacturing summit
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Simcoe Reads champions some of the best books around

Simcoe Reads champions some of the best books around

Seven Simcoe County libraries, including those in Bradford and Innisfil, taking part in Thursday's event at the Angus Recreation Centre
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New Path expands virtual counselling service for youth

New Path expands virtual counselling service for youth

Organization adds two counsellors to service available for free to youth up to 17 years old
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