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Collingwood man accused of murdering wife will go to trial

Collingwood man accused of murdering wife will go to trial

James Schwalm appeared in a courtroom today to waive his right to a preliminary hearing and proceed to Superior Court
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Outdoor dining just around the corner in downtown Barrie

Outdoor dining just around the corner in downtown Barrie

'It’s a sure sign that spring is coming because the BIA (Business Improvement Area) is talking about patios,’ says Coun. Craig Nixon
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Georgian event billed as 'intersection of innovation and academia'

Georgian event billed as 'intersection of innovation and academia'

Annual symposium takes place at Barrie campus April 3
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Local author's first novel strives to create strong female leads

Local author's first novel strives to create strong female leads

'What really pushed me into writing it was the two main characters, who nagged me into setting down their story,' writer Pat Michener explains
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Fire causes ‘extensive damage’ to lakefront home in Innisfil

Fire causes ‘extensive damage’ to lakefront home in Innisfil

Firefighters got the call April 1 around 9 p.m.; 'The residents of this property will be displaced,' says deputy fire chief
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'Unprecedented growth': Innisfil gets $2.5M for passing housing target

'Unprecedented growth': Innisfil gets $2.5M for passing housing target

Town broke ground on 738 new units last year — far surpassing its 462-home goal
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Hundreds of local public-sector staff land on 2023 'Sunshine List'

Hundreds of local public-sector staff land on 2023 'Sunshine List'

City of Barrie and County of Simcoe CAOs, RVH and Georgian College presidents have some of the highest public-sector salaries in the region, document shows
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Farmers join Ford to call for end of 'awful carbon tax'

Farmers join Ford to call for end of 'awful carbon tax'

Eliminating carbon pricing would provide needed relief for farmers, reduce operation costs, Ontario Federation of Agriculture president says at East Gwillimbury farm
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Pedestrian struck and killed at downtown Barrie construction site

Pedestrian struck and killed at downtown Barrie construction site

Collision occurred at the site of a high-rise building under construction, police say
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Man facing multiple charges following RIDE stop in Rama

Man facing multiple charges following RIDE stop in Rama

The 21-year-old was charged with impaired driving and possession of cocaine after early-morning stop on Rama Road, police say
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