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Barrie police hunting for white van after fail-to-remain crash

Barrie police hunting for white van after fail-to-remain crash

Police say collision happened last Friday around 4 p.m. in city's south end
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Can you help track down an alleged porch pirate? (update)

Can you help track down an alleged porch pirate? (update)

Police say individual 'helped himself' to items delivered to Barrie home Tuesday afternoon
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Google won't block your local news after reaching $100M deal with feds

Google won't block your local news after reaching $100M deal with feds

Unlike Meta, which erased any trace of Canadian news from Facebook and Instagram, today's agreement ensures local headlines from this website don't vanish from Google
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Dozens of child-care projects on ice as school boards say province's 'final' funding offer won't cover costs

Dozens of child-care projects on ice as school boards say province's 'final' funding offer won't cover costs

The Toronto District School Board said it would still need up to $100 million for its nearly 30 projects
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'A tradition': Holiday train makes festive stop in Springwater

'A tradition': Holiday train makes festive stop in Springwater

Event features performance by Anyway Gang, helps raise funds for Elmvale and Barrie food banks
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Fred Grant Squares circle back on Christmas Cheer 'FUN-raiser'

Fred Grant Squares circle back on Christmas Cheer 'FUN-raiser'

'Everybody in the band agreed this was something to get behind,' Scott Harradine says of group's ongoing support of Christmas Cheer; show set for Saturday at Queens Hotel
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'Feel-good lottery': RVH 50/50 fundraiser on pace to break record

'Feel-good lottery': RVH 50/50 fundraiser on pace to break record

'We are at the point now where if I am selling tickets, they no longer ask me what it’s for,' RVH Auxiliary president says of draw's growing popularity
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‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm, vets say

‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm, vets say

There is talk of a respiratory illness spreading in dogs throughout the U.S., but local veterinarians are urging pet owners not to panic
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OPP confirms seven sexual-assault charges at Boots and Hearts

OPP confirms seven sexual-assault charges at Boots and Hearts

Over August weekend, police say officers responded to 174 calls, including 21 for 'violent' Criminal Code infractions, 11 property crime, 11 traffic, two drug violations
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'A destination': Community the focus at Moon Cafe and Craft Beer

'A destination': Community the focus at Moon Cafe and Craft Beer

This homey little Innisfil business displays wares from local vendors, has a community garden and organizes different activities for each night of the week
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