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Man lucky to be alive after having heart attack playing hockey

Man lucky to be alive after having heart attack playing hockey

Shaun Keetch rushed from Rotary Place in Orillia to RVH in Barrie where he underwent emergency procedure to insert three stents to restore blood flow
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Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL drug policy

Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL drug policy

Florida Panthers defenseman, who played his junior hockey in Barrie, was the No. 1 pick in 2014 NHL draft
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CLOSER LOOK: A new prime minister has been chosen — now when is the election?

CLOSER LOOK: A new prime minister has been chosen — now when is the election?

In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: When will Mark Carney send us to the polls?
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New partnership between Barrie Families Unite, United Way aims to simplify giving

New partnership between Barrie Families Unite, United Way aims to simplify giving

'BFU is a great example of how a community can come together to move people from poverty to possibility,' says United Way official
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Snowed in Comedy Tour bringing laughs to Barrie this month

Snowed in Comedy Tour bringing laughs to Barrie this month

Lineup for March 22 show includes Dan Quinn, Erica Sigurdson, Pete Zedlacher and Paul Myrehaug
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Springwater receives report to keep master trails plan on track

Springwater receives report to keep master trails plan on track

Township hopes to develop collaborative partnership with land owners/managers for the benefit of extensive network
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Ford's target in U.S.-Canada trade war? Americans' kitchen tables

Ford's target in U.S.-Canada trade war? Americans' kitchen tables

By taxing their power and buying his way onto their TV screens, Ontario premier says he's taking fight to the American people
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Woman quits Orillia committee in protest of mayor's Ford endorsement

Woman quits Orillia committee in protest of mayor's Ford endorsement

'I gave up something that was important to me to make a statement. I liked being on that committee,' woman says of mayor's 'unethical' endorsement
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New firefighters battle frigid waters in Bradford training exercise

New firefighters battle frigid waters in Bradford training exercise

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services conducted an ice water rescue training session over the weekend
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Barrie's Jack Larmer hauls in North Dufferin Baseball League hardware

Barrie's Jack Larmer hauls in North Dufferin Baseball League hardware

Larmer was league's top batter (.556 average), had best on-base percentage (.647) and most home runs en route to being named division's MVP
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