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Faith, culture unite in Barrie at Infant Jesus Church summer feast

Faith, culture unite in Barrie at Infant Jesus Church summer feast

City's growing Syro Malabar Catholic community came together this past weekend to celebrate first-ever Summer Parish Feast
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Christmas comes early for Barrie Food Bank

Christmas comes early for Barrie Food Bank

May Court Club of Barrie has donated $2,150 raised from its Christmas in July campaign
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Ontario home prices stabilize as U.S. tariff threats loom

Ontario home prices stabilize as U.S. tariff threats loom

Real estate markets appear to have stopped months-long fall triggered by trade war, but economist warns 'we’re not out of the woods yet’
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Township taxpayers still on the hook for some ice-storm costs

Township taxpayers still on the hook for some ice-storm costs

Oro-Medonte official downgrades costs incurred to around $6 million, with large chunk being covered by province's Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program
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The Strumbellas vow to bring campfire vibes to Tall Pines festival

The Strumbellas vow to bring campfire vibes to Tall Pines festival

20 Canadian bands playing at this weekend's event in Gravenhurst, which 'combines a lot of things that I like,' says Strumbellas vocalist
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COLUMN: Keepsakes or chaos? Be 'ruthless' with sentimental clutter

COLUMN: Keepsakes or chaos? Be 'ruthless' with sentimental clutter

Call it emotional baggage, but in this week's Everything King, Wendy tackles jam-packed house and tries to find silver lining to letting go
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Barrie man charged with drunk driving after vehicle plows into parked cars

Barrie man charged with drunk driving after vehicle plows into parked cars

City police called to scene on Wellington Street East shortly before 11 p.m. last night after two vehicles had been struck
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One person airlifted to hospital after crash on Big Bay Point Rd.

One person airlifted to hospital after crash on Big Bay Point Rd.

Police say one person suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in morning collision in Innisfil; roads remain closed in the area for investigation
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Spruce up those properties before Communities in Bloom judges arrive

Spruce up those properties before Communities in Bloom judges arrive

Barrie residents urged to prepare for evaluation later this month; national and international results to be announced in October
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One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Tottenham assault: OPP

One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Tottenham assault: OPP

Police say victim was asleep in vehicle at about 1 a.m. when suspects smashed windows; passerby discovered victim an hour later
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