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Impaired drivers pulled from Barrie streets, others warned: police

Impaired drivers pulled from Barrie streets, others warned: police

Barrie police set up RIDE spot check early Sunday morning in the area of Clapperton and Collier streets
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COLUMN: Liberal leadership convention was no 'snoozefest'

COLUMN: Liberal leadership convention was no 'snoozefest'

As the federal Liberals chose their new party leader, Wendy learns the origin of the 'elbows up' battle cry amid Canada-U.S. trade war
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Innisfil driver charged in Monday's pedestrian collision on Bayfield St.

Innisfil driver charged in Monday's pedestrian collision on Bayfield St.

Pedestrian transported to local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, say police; section of Bayfield closed for about three hours for investigation
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Fire at Lefroy house displaces homeowners; no injuries reported

Fire at Lefroy house displaces homeowners; no injuries reported

Firefighters called to property just after 8:30 a.m. this morning; fire chief says preliminary estimates peg damage at about $200,000
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'Fascinated by planes': Innisfil pilot lands prestigious flying scholarship

'Fascinated by planes': Innisfil pilot lands prestigious flying scholarship

Winners of Northern Lights Aero Foundation’s sixth annual Captain Judy Cameron scholarship named last week
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Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years after sinking

Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years after sinking

Once described as 'the inland greyhound,' the Western Reserve is located about 97 kilometres northwest of Whitefish Point in Lake Superior; there was only one survivor
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Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club keeps paddling film festival afloat

Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club keeps paddling film festival afloat

World Tour celebrating 20th year of sharing award-winning films with paddlers
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LETTER: Reader 'disgusted' by thought of being 51st state

LETTER: Reader 'disgusted' by thought of being 51st state

'Canada is not perfect, but it is a far better place to live than the U.S.,' says letter writer
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COLUMN: Oscar night continues to be complete unknown

COLUMN: Oscar night continues to be complete unknown

Reporter Bob Bruton admits he went into Oscar night without having familiarized himself with any of the nominees, but Bob Dylan biopic did catch his eye
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Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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