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SUNDAY SEVEN: BarrieToday's top stories of the past week

The future of former Uncle Bob's Country Buffet, Barrie police officer stabbed and Riepma breaching code of conduct among this week's top stories
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Scaffolding has been erected out front of the former Uncle Bob's County Buffet in the Wellington Street Plaza in Barrie, as seen in this file photo.

Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.

COLUMN: Residents play guessing game with long-gone Wellington St. buffet

One Eyed Jack pub and grill says it's 'looking forward to joining the Barrie community,' but stops short of confirming location; meanwhile, something's afoot at Uncle Bob's. 

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Barrie officer stabbed during arrest at Bayfield St. McDonald's

'Thankfully, it’s not life-threatening. It was serious enough that he was taken to hospital and treated,' police official says of incident last Sunday afternoon.

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THEN AND NOW: Historic Brock Park ideal for Barrie’s bygone industries

Many families have lived under the roof of the old red brick house at 212 Bradford St..

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Code of conduct infractions could lead to fine, reprimand for Riepma

'I have certainly questioned staff about their opinions. I am an engineer and a professional planner. I believe that I am entitled to use my credentials,' says councillor.

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One person sent to hospital after Edgehill Dr. apartment blaze

'(Fire) can migrate quite a bit, so with a highrise we need a lot more people,' official says of response to Tuesday's evening's blaze on building's ninth floor.

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Lights out! Public meeting on proposed city-wide zoning bylaw goes dark

Despite meeting being cancelled and postponed for at least 20 days, several planners, architects and residents have chimed in on possible changes.

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Lights, camera, action at Sunnidale Park film set (6 photos)

Filming was taking place Wednesday for project called 'The Hearts of Robin Lane — Shari's Story.'

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