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'Fundamentally flawed': Council says steep hill no place for 6-storey tower

'Fundamentally flawed': Council says steep hill no place for 6-storey tower

'I couldn’t think of a worse place to put a development of this size,' neighbourhood resident says during deputation regarding Dundonald Street rezoning application
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Jury views autopsy images in murder trial as pathologist testifies

Jury views autopsy images in murder trial as pathologist testifies

Physician questioned about knife and its design, as well as the wound it caused, in the December 2021 stabbing death of Christopher Forrester in Midland
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'Criminals are unafraid': Barrie MPs renew calls for tougher bail

'Criminals are unafraid': Barrie MPs renew calls for tougher bail

'Everyone is fed up. A Conservative government is going to reform the bail system (currently) in place,' says Shipley; OPPA also calling for 'decisive action' from government
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School board looking for custodians, educational assistants

School board looking for custodians, educational assistants

Job fairs will be held later this month at five area schools, including Innisdale in Barrie on Nov. 25
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'Magical': European-inspired Gilford Winter Market coming to Innisfil

'Magical': European-inspired Gilford Winter Market coming to Innisfil

Plenty of events and attractions on tap for Nov. 23
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New 911 dispatch system creates 'real advantage' for local paramedics

New 911 dispatch system creates 'real advantage' for local paramedics

Call-takers can now gather significantly more information, which in turn helps assess level of urgency and prioritize response more effectively
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Barrie weaving workshop earns spotlight with Culture Days award

Barrie weaving workshop earns spotlight with Culture Days award

Nature's Threads, organized by Ebru Winegard, picks up People's Choice award
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'My mistake was falling for the wrong guy': Tackling the epidemic of intimate partner violence

'My mistake was falling for the wrong guy': Tackling the epidemic of intimate partner violence

It's vital 'to get the conversation going; these educational and information sessions are especially important in Orillia because of the volume of (intimate partner violence) calls,' says OPP official
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Captain has called port of Collingwood home since 1978

Captain has called port of Collingwood home since 1978

People of Collingwood: Dan Blackwell, retired marine engineer and volunteer with the Blue Mountain Squadron
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Bomb squad brought to standoff scene; accused appears in court

Bomb squad brought to standoff scene; accused appears in court

Police say Barrie man, 43, discharged firearm when officers made contact around noon Tuesday on Bayfield Street; 'several apparent improvised explosive devices' located in RV
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