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• Simcoe County man charged in massive art fraud investigation appears in court

  23-03-2023 23:51
  
  James White of Essa Township and two other Ontario men made virtual appearances Thursday on charges of forgery and fraud-related offences after police seized over 1,000 allegedly fake paintings, prints and other artworks attributed to the renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau.
  
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• Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

  23-03-2023 23:44
  
  Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December.
  
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• Spring takes a backseat to more wintry weather in the forecast

  23-03-2023 23:11
  
  While the calendar says it's spring, Mother Nature isn't quite done with winter just yet.
  
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• City road widths could get closer look to avoid 'same mistakes' - BarrieToday

  23-03-2023 22:35 via news.google.com
  
  City road widths could get closer look to avoid 'same mistakes'  BarrieToday
  
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• Wet, windy Saturday may bring freezing rain for Barrie area - BarrieToday

  23-03-2023 22:25 via news.google.com
  
  Wet, windy Saturday may bring freezing rain for Barrie area  BarrieToday
  
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• Barrie, Ont. poet laureate encourages local artists with open mic night - thepeakfm.com

  23-03-2023 22:12 via news.google.com
  
  Barrie, Ont. poet laureate encourages local artists with open mic night  thepeakfm.com
  
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• Police divers respond to suspected body in canal, turns out to be a mannequin

  23-03-2023 22:08
  
  Police divers were called to assist after a report of a body in the water in Bradford West Gwillimbury that turned out to be a mannequin.
  
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• Police pump the brakes on drivers illegally passing school buses

  23-03-2023 21:58
  
  Provincial data estimates 30,000 drivers illegally pass a school bus every day.
  
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• Police aim to pump the brakes on drivers illegally passing school buses

  23-03-2023 21:58
  
  Provincial data estimates 30,000 drivers illegally pass a school bus every day.
  
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• Barrie, Ont. poet laureate encourages local artists with open mic night - Global News

  23-03-2023 21:25 via news.google.com
  
  Barrie, Ont. poet laureate encourages local artists with open mic night  Global News
  
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• Barrie, Ont. poet laureate encourages local artists with open mic night

  23-03-2023 21:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Since taking over as poet laureate, Tyneisha Ternent has been pushing for poetry representation in all its forms and providing opportunities for Barrie artists to debut their work.
  
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• Ontario pharmacists to be given new prescribing powers

  23-03-2023 21:05
  
  Pharmacists in Ontario are being given the power to prescribe new medications.
  
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• North Bay police charge Huntsville man in assault with brass knuckles

  23-03-2023 20:16
  
  A 22-year-old from Huntsville is facing assault charges following an attack in North Bay involving brass knuckles, police say.
  
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• Canadian arm wrestling champion from Barrie, Ont. - CTV News Barrie

  23-03-2023 19:15 via news.google.com
  Canadian arm wrestling champion from Barrie, Ont.  CTV News Barrie
  
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• Colleagues jumped into life-saving action when Midland councillor collapsed at town meeting

  23-03-2023 19:01
  
  The quick thinking and immediate actions of two people are credited with possibly saving the life of a Midland councillor after he collapsed at a meeting Wednesday evening.
  
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• Police still looking man with ‘legendary’ forehead tattoo wanted for murder on Canada-wide warrant

  23-03-2023 18:26
  
  Police are reissuing calls to help locate an Oshawa, Ont. man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after allegedly stabbing two women – one, fatally – earlier this month.
  
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• Impaired driver sentenced to 5 years in jail for fatal hit-and-run in Bradford

  23-03-2023 17:32
  
  A Bradford man has been sentenced to five years behind bars for his role in a deadly collision last summer.
  
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• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG ... - barriepolice.ca

  23-03-2023 16:57 via news.google.com
  
  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG ...  barriepolice.ca
  
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• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG ... - Barrie Police Service

  23-03-2023 16:57 via news.google.com
  
  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG ...  Barrie Police Service
  
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• RCMP arrest suspect in Montreal on terrorism allegations after tip from FBI

  23-03-2023 16:23
  
  The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested an 18-year-old man from the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal on Thursday morning in connection with allegations of terrorism.
  
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• RCMP arrest Montreal teenager on terrorism allegations after tip from FBI

  23-03-2023 16:23
  
  The RCMP arrested an 18-year-old Montreal man Thursday on allegations he was going to commit a terrorism offence based on a tip from the FBI.
  
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• Police canine units in Barrie, South Simcoe, join forces to improve ... - simcoe.com

  23-03-2023 16:15 via news.google.com
  
  Police canine units in Barrie, South Simcoe, join forces to improve ...  simcoe.com
  
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• Zellers opens a dozen stores in Canada amid wave of nostalgia and price sensitivity

  23-03-2023 15:36
  
  Canadian retail chain Zellers marked its official comeback on Thursday, opening a dozen stores in Ontario and Alberta and launching a new website.
  
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• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls | Barrie Police - barriepolice.ca

  23-03-2023 15:11 via news.google.com
  
  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls | Barrie Police  barriepolice.ca
  
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• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls | Barrie Police - Barrie Police Service

  23-03-2023 15:11 via news.google.com
  
  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls | Barrie Police  Barrie Police Service
  
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• Novice driver nabbed by RIDE

  23-03-2023 14:20
  
  A RIDE program at 1 a.m. March 23 stopped a driver in the Greenwood and Robert streets area of Shelburne.
  
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• Against All Odds: Barrie woman's rise to becoming champion arm wrestler

  23-03-2023 14:05
  
  More than 20 years ago, when her dad brought competitors over to practice arm wrestling, 9-year-old Sarah Wilson thought she would give the sport a shot. She's been hooked ever since.
  
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• Police to provide new information on Elnaz Hajtamiri investigation

  23-03-2023 10:10
  
  York Regional Police will hold a news conference Thursday morning when it's expected they will announce two more suspects wanted in the alleged attack of missing Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri.
  
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• Elnaz Hajtamiri assault investigation takes another turn with 2 new suspects wanted

  23-03-2023 10:10
  
  Investigators with York Regional Police issued Canada-wide warrants for two men who they say are involved in the Richmond Hill attack on Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri weeks before she was allegedly abducted.
  
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• Canada-wide warrants issued for 2 new suspects in Elnaz Hajtamiri investigation

  23-03-2023 10:10
  
  York Regional Police will hold a news conference Thursday morning when it's expected they will announce two more suspects wanted in the alleged attack of missing Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri.
  
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• CHL notebook: Kings prospect Clarke has scoring surge with Barrie - NHL.com

  23-03-2023 08:00 via news.google.com
  
  CHL notebook: Kings prospect Clarke has scoring surge with Barrie  NHL.com
  
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• No injuries after trailer fire in Essa Township

  23-03-2023 04:04
  
  No injuries were reported after a trailer fire in Essa Township Wednesday evening.
  
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• New developments on the agenda at Barrie city hall

  23-03-2023 03:50
  
  With the budget now passed, city councillors are focusing in the coming months on bringing new developments to the city.
  
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• Barrie councillors consider multiple new development proposals ... - CTV News Barrie

  23-03-2023 03:50 via news.google.com
  
  Barrie councillors consider multiple new development proposals ...  CTV News Barrie
  
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• Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus, denies interference allegations

  23-03-2023 03:18
  
  Han Dong has announced he will be sitting as an independent MP after being the subject of allegations involving interference by China in Canadian affairs.
  
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• Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus amid foreign interference allegations

  23-03-2023 03:18
  
  Han Dong has announced he will be sitting as an independent MP after being the subject of foreign interference allegations.
  
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• 'One of those great opportunities': City set to bring back Downtown ... - simcoe.com

  23-03-2023 03:00 via news.google.com
  
  'One of those great opportunities': City set to bring back Downtown ...  simcoe.com
  
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• Ram pickup trucks stolen from Barrie driveways as owners slept

  23-03-2023 00:42
  
  Police in Barrie say Ram pickup truck thieves are active in the community again after two were reported stolen overnight on Wednesday.
  
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• Barrie residents urged to secure vehicles with truck thieves back in action

  23-03-2023 00:42
  
  Police in Barrie say Ram pickup truck thieves are active in the community again after two were reported stolen overnight on Wednesday.
  
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• Barrie police issue warning as thieves target Ram pickup trucks yet ... - CTV News Barrie

  23-03-2023 00:42 via news.google.com
  Barrie police issue warning as thieves target Ram pickup trucks yet ...  CTV News Barrie
  
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• Downtown Barrie patio program returns with retailers welcome to join - CTV News Barrie

  23-03-2023 00:07 via news.google.com
  Downtown Barrie patio program returns with retailers welcome to join  CTV News Barrie
  
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• Barrie's popular downtown patio program returns with extension to retailers

  23-03-2023 00:07
  
  The City of Barrie and the Business Improvement Association will launch the start of the popular outdoor patio program downtown on April 15.
  
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