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Barrie trucker declared 'Highway Angel' for helping crash victim

Barrie trucker declared 'Highway Angel' for helping crash victim

Darrin Gillmore stopped to help following fatal collision May 2 in Saskatchewan
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Suspect sought in armed robbery at Wasaga Beach gas station

Suspect sought in armed robbery at Wasaga Beach gas station

Same store was robbed June 20 'with a similar MO by a suspect matching the description of this incident,' police say
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Officials break ground on new fire station in Midhurst

Officials break ground on new fire station in Midhurst

'The new station will be a cornerstone of public safety,' says Springwater Township's director of fire and emergency services
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Bracebridge man who drowned trying to save another honoured

Bracebridge man who drowned trying to save another honoured

Kevin James Schell, 51, jumped into river to help rescue man who fell from the pier; Schell one of 17 from across North America recognized by Carnegie Hero Fund
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County puts brakes on affordable housing atop Orillia transit terminal

County puts brakes on affordable housing atop Orillia transit terminal

'I'm frustrated because a lot of things could be done if there's a little bit more cooperation and communication,' says affordable housing committee chair
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Province set to begin automatic licence plate renewals July 1

Province set to begin automatic licence plate renewals July 1

Ministry of Transportation says it's saving vehicle owners time and money
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Barrie library volunteers recognized with provincial award

Barrie library volunteers recognized with provincial award

'Congratulations to all the award recipients on this well-deserved recognition,' says BPL official; local group honoured at Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
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Area resident charged after $600K worth of items stolen

Area resident charged after $600K worth of items stolen

Police say items were stolen from numerous jurisdictions in Ontario
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Stop-sign infraction prompts pursuit in Bradford, police say

Stop-sign infraction prompts pursuit in Bradford, police say

Subaru driver charged with multiple counts after allegedly failing to stop at the Canal and Simcoe roads intersection Wednesday morning
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Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning

Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning

Situation capable of producing very strong wind gusts and heavy rain
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