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Barrie resident takes the wheel as Collingwood's new transportation boss

Barrie resident takes the wheel as Collingwood's new transportation boss

'Community is really everything I’m looking for in a position. Helping people is my goal in life,' Sandy Falcon says of new role with town
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'Always at top of their heats': Special Olympic team succeeds at qualifier

'Always at top of their heats': Special Olympic team succeeds at qualifier

'Building self-esteem through sport training and competition is the life of a Special Olympics athlete,' says coach Leni Johnston
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‘Forward-thinking’: Draft plans for Collingwood’s downtown revealed

‘Forward-thinking’: Draft plans for Collingwood’s downtown revealed

'They’ve put some good ideas out with some good vision. Now, people need to get engaged and comment on it,' says one resident
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‘Nerd fix’: Barrie ComiCon a real page turner

‘Nerd fix’: Barrie ComiCon a real page turner

‘This is my personal collection and I finally got to the point in my life where I just want to sell them and let other people enjoy the books,’ says vendor
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Historian to detail storied past of Orillia Opera House

Historian to detail storied past of Orillia Opera House

OMAH History Committee presents Chris Decker for Sept. 18 talk
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Participants see red (high heels) in support of local shelter

Participants see red (high heels) in support of local shelter

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 'breaks down the stigma,' supports Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie
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COLUMN: Baycats seeking redemption after last season's upset

COLUMN: Baycats seeking redemption after last season's upset

'I think we are the team to beat,' manager says as team set to host Guelph for Game 1 on Sunday
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No injuries reported following Victoria St. encampment fire

No injuries reported following Victoria St. encampment fire

Crews quickly got small blaze under control; no residents of encampment were there when firefighters arrived
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Blueprint for success: Georgian student off to France for WorldSkills Competition

Blueprint for success: Georgian student off to France for WorldSkills Competition

'It’s been a lot of work and it’s been a long time coming, but overall I think it’s been a good experience,' says Ethan McCallum
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COLUMN: Why does vehicle size matter? Profit margin is one reason

COLUMN: Why does vehicle size matter? Profit margin is one reason

'Why should we care? Well, the larger, thirstier vehicles thundering along our 400-series highways emit more greenhouse gases,' says columnist
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