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Minesing couple 'extremely grateful' after community helps free trapped pup

Minesing couple 'extremely grateful' after community helps free trapped pup

'I was terrified (the container) would smack down and kill him. Nobody could guarantee me that wouldn’t happen, so it was just really, really tense,' owner says
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Mail may not arrive today in Oro-Medonte, Phelpston and Elmvale

Mail may not arrive today in Oro-Medonte, Phelpston and Elmvale

Canada Post says Friday's 'red alert' for some areas has been downgraded to 'yellow' alert, but there may be delays due to inclement weather and snow
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City progress update on the menu for upcoming mayor's luncheon

City progress update on the menu for upcoming mayor's luncheon

Barrie Chamber of Commerce event will take place Jan. 30 at Liberty North in city's south end
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Agentic AI at forefront of IBM Canada's new area headquarters

Agentic AI at forefront of IBM Canada's new area headquarters

Expansion boosts hiring opportunities for roles in AI, data, automation, infrastructure, technology, UX design, consulting, software engineering
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OPP searching for Jeep stolen from Alliston driveway

OPP searching for Jeep stolen from Alliston driveway

Police say grey 2023 Jeep Gladiator, with licence plate BW85784, was taken from Kerr Boulevard residence around 1 a.m. this morning
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Get cracking: Coast Guard icebreaker en route to Midland Bay

Get cracking: Coast Guard icebreaker en route to Midland Bay

CCGS Griffon carrying out icebreaking operations Tuesday to allow commercial vessels access to grain elevator
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'Always a concern': Two vehicles hit by single gunshot in Bradford

'Always a concern': Two vehicles hit by single gunshot in Bradford

No injuries reported in New Year's Day incident on Imperial Crescent, South Simcoe police say
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BREAKING: Justin Trudeau announces he will resign after Liberal leadership race

BREAKING: Justin Trudeau announces he will resign after Liberal leadership race

The prime minister made the announcement at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa Monday morning
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Essa man charged in drug sting after cocaine, weapons found: OPP

Essa man charged in drug sting after cocaine, weapons found: OPP

Police say officers seized Taser, 12 grams of cocaine, $1,550 in cash, baseball bat, three scales, materials used to package drugs and drug paraphernalia
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'Significant weather event' declared over in Barrie

'Significant weather event' declared over in Barrie

City says starting this morning, 'standard timeline' for road and sidewalk winter maintenance will begin
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