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

Barrie home damaged after car crashes into the front, alleged collusion at the public school board and local handyman honoured for saving a life among top headlines
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A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving after he drove his vehicle into a house on Birkhall Place in Barrie at 11:33 p.m. on Thursday night.

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

Homeowner hopes 'lesson is learned' after impaired driver rams house

A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving after he collided with a house on Birkhall Place late last night, causing significant damage

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Proposed new encampment laws have Barrie mayor's support

'These new laws give us the tools we need to get tough on those who break the law and will help us to keep our community safe,' mayor said

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Crown seeks 20-year sentence for convicted Barrie sex offender

Eric Johnson convicted of 10 sex-related charges against two victims

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Impaired driver crashes into house in city's southeast Thursday night

A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving after he collided with a house on Birkhall Place late last night, causing significant damage

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Trustee alleges ‘collusion’ at Simcoe County District School Board

Former chair says trustee's claims are 'unsubstantiated' 

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Handyman honoured for saving colleague's life at Friday Harbour work site

Bill Murray saw a colleague collapse to the ground on Sept. 27 and immediately took action; Innisfil mayor says Murray showed 'heroism and bravery'

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Georgina teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

Police believe there could be other victims

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