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'I'll die. I know I will': Homeless community struggling to survive deep freeze

'I'll die. I know I will': Homeless community struggling to survive deep freeze

Reporter visits local encampment to see how people are getting through these frigid days and nights; 'there’s no surviving out here, not unless you build a house,' says one man
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'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau, says Lakehead prof

'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau, says Lakehead prof

Liberals will 'probably try to associate the Conservative Party with the upcoming Trump presidency in the U.S. ... to cast the Conservatives in less appealing light for voters'
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COLUMN: Plenty of drama to go around at councils nationwide

COLUMN: Plenty of drama to go around at councils nationwide

From 'toxic culture' in Newfoundland to mayor's mistreatment of staff in B.C., political columnist highlights some of the strife municipalities are navigating
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Barrie Colts gallop into No. 8 spot in CHL's top-10 rankings

Barrie Colts gallop into No. 8 spot in CHL's top-10 rankings

Colts in Owen Sound tonight to take on Attack before heading to Peterborough on Thursday; local squad hosts fourth-ranked Kitchener on Saturday
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Ditched vehicle in Essa leads to impaired charges

Ditched vehicle in Essa leads to impaired charges

Nottawasaga OPP says woman also charged with resisting an officer following crash Tuesday evening on County Road 56
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$200M warehouse in Innisfil on track to begin operations in July 2025

$200M warehouse in Innisfil on track to begin operations in July 2025

The $200-million state-of-the-art warehousing facility will create about 225 jobs
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Pickup truck nicked from Oak St. driveway while warming up

Pickup truck nicked from Oak St. driveway while warming up

Barrie police say theft occurred around 4 a.m. this morning in east end; truck found abandoned in parking lot near Collier and Clapperton streets around 7 a.m.
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Dart retires from Barriston Law, dedication undisputed by firm

Dart retires from Barriston Law, dedication undisputed by firm

Tom Dart received Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Family Law in 2014, and was twice named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
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Police searching for suspects in ATM frauds at area banks

Police searching for suspects in ATM frauds at area banks

Two people bilked out of combined $5,400 following incidents at bank machines in Alliston and Tottenham on Sunday
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Boundaries for new Oro-Medonte school up for discussion tonight

Boundaries for new Oro-Medonte school up for discussion tonight

'While enrolment is better balanced, it is evident that schools will continue to be under- and over-utilized now and into the future,' says official
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