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• Teams test for high levels of bacteria in beach water: Here's what you need to know

  06-07-2023 23:30
  
  This week, the health unit says it has issued swimming advisories at roughly a dozen designated public beaches in Orillia, Severn, Ramara, Muskoka Lakes, Gravenhurst, and Midland.
  
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• Health unit tests beach water for high levels of bacteria: Here's what you need to know

  06-07-2023 23:30
  
  This week, the health unit says it has issued swimming advisories at roughly a dozen designated public beaches in Orillia, Severn, Ramara, Muskoka Lakes, Gravenhurst, and Midland.
  
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• KERR, James "Jim" Albert - Obituary - Barrie - Barrie News - BarrieToday

  06-07-2023 23:00 via news.google.com
  
  KERR, James "Jim" Albert - Obituary - Barrie - Barrie News  BarrieToday
  
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• Barrie man witnessed deadly missile attack on Ukraine last night - BarrieToday

  06-07-2023 23:00 via news.google.com
  
  Barrie man witnessed deadly missile attack on Ukraine last night  BarrieToday
  
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• YOUNG, Edward David - Obituary - Barrie - Barrie News - BarrieToday

  06-07-2023 22:57 via news.google.com
  
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• Barrie declared country's safest city by rental website - OrilliaMatters

  06-07-2023 22:30 via news.google.com
  
  Barrie declared country's safest city by rental website  OrilliaMatters
  
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• Stayner man 'almost fainted' after winning $100K with lottery ticket

  06-07-2023 22:03
  
  A lottery ticket purchased at a convenience store on Highway 26 in Stayner paid off for William Beasley.
  
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• BEHIND THE SCENES: Barrie woman finds unknown family through ... - BarrieToday

  06-07-2023 22:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch ends for Barrie, Orillia, and Simcoe County - simcoe.com

  06-07-2023 21:30 via news.google.com
  
  Severe thunderstorm watch ends for Barrie, Orillia, and Simcoe County  simcoe.com
  
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• Barrie man among 5 arrested in Whitchurch-Stouffville carjacking - BarrieToday

  06-07-2023 21:15 via news.google.com
  
  Barrie man among 5 arrested in Whitchurch-Stouffville carjacking  BarrieToday
  
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• Surge in accidental 911 calls could be due to cell phone software update

  06-07-2023 20:49
  
  South Simcoe police urge the public to avoid accidental 911 calls after receiving 70 misdials in a single shift.
  
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• South Simcoe police sound the alarm on surge in accidental 911 calls after 70 calls reported in one shift

  06-07-2023 20:49
  
  South Simcoe police urge the public to avoid accidental 911 calls after receiving 70 misdials in a single shift.
  
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• South Simcoe police sound the alarm on surge in 911 misdials after 70 calls reported in one shift

  06-07-2023 20:49
  
  South Simcoe police urge the public to avoid accidental 911 calls after receiving 70 misdials in a single shift.
  
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• Big dig continues on Allandale station land - BarrieToday

  06-07-2023 20:30 via news.google.com
  
  Big dig continues on Allandale station land  BarrieToday
  
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• Firefighters in Barrie to host free, fun family-friendly event

  06-07-2023 20:26
  
  Firefighters in Barrie will host a free, family-friendly event with hands-on activities, lifesaving fire tips, fire truck tours and a fire hose shower to keep everyone cool.
  
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• Barrie firefighters to host Hot Summer Nights at Sunnidale Park - CTV News Barrie

  06-07-2023 20:26 via news.google.com
  Barrie firefighters to host Hot Summer Nights at Sunnidale Park  CTV News Barrie
  
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• Barrie man, Midhurst woman among 5 charged in carjacking investigation

  06-07-2023 19:59
  
  A Barrie man and a Midhurst woman are among five individuals charged in a carjacking investigation by York Regional police.
  
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• City offers free activities to get kids active outdoors this summer in ... - CTV News Barrie

  06-07-2023 19:25 via news.google.com
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• City offers free activities to get kids active outdoors this summer in Barrie

  06-07-2023 19:25
  
  Two City-run pop-up trailers will travel to different parks and recreation facilities this summer, offering free programming and loaning out sports equipment.
  
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• Paramedic who drowned in the Far North called a 'fallen hero'

  06-07-2023 19:23
  
  Tributes are coming in for Arjanan Sivasathiyarajah, a paramedic who drowned this week while working in Kashechewan First Nation.
  
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• Severe thunderstorms to roll into Simcoe County, Muskoka: Strong winds, hail, heavy rain possible

  06-07-2023 18:38
  
  Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through Simcoe County and Muskoka with the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.
  
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• Severe thunderstorms to roll into Simcoe County, Muskoka: Strong winds, hail, heavy rain

  06-07-2023 18:38
  
  Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through Simcoe County and Muskoka with the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.
  
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• Severe thunderstorms roll through Simcoe County, Muskoka

  06-07-2023 18:38
  
  Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through Simcoe County and Muskoka with the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain in areas.
  
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• Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Simcoe County, Muskoka

  06-07-2023 18:38
  
  Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through Simcoe County and Muskoka with the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.
  
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• 'Yes, you can get a ticket,' Cyclists slapped with hefty fine for blowing through stop sign

  06-07-2023 18:01
  
  Several cyclists in Caledon received hefty fines for disregarding a stop sign in a community safety zone.
  
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• Cyclists slapped with hefty fine for disregarding stop sign in community safety zone

  06-07-2023 18:01
  
  Several cyclists in Caledon received hefty fines for disregarding a stop sign in a community safety zone.
  
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• Mariposa Folk Festival takes the stage for 3 days this weekend

  06-07-2023 17:30
  
  The Mariposa Folk Festival hits the stage this weekend in Orillia with a special Gordon Lightfoot tribute.
  
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• Barrie man wins OSMH 50/50 prize - Barrie News - BarrieToday

  06-07-2023 16:05 via news.google.com
  
  Barrie man wins OSMH 50/50 prize - Barrie News  BarrieToday
  
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• Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week — and stayed there

  06-07-2023 13:00
  
  Earth's average temperature on Wednesday remained at an unofficial record high set the day before, the latest grim milestone in a week that has seen series of climate-change-driven extremes.
  
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• Lac-Megantic marks 10th anniversary of rail disaster that killed 47 people

  06-07-2023 12:48
  
  A stream of flickering lights illuminated the darkness of Lac-Megantic, Que. in the early hours of Thursday morning as citizens marched to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the rail disaster that killed 47 people and destroyed much of the downtown core.
  
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• Warnings remain from coast to coast as parts of Canada swelter under heat wave

  06-07-2023 12:24
  
  Southern parts of Ontario and Quebec are entering the third day of a multi-day heat event that Environment Canada has warned could see temperatures reach highs near 40 degrees Celsius when humidity is factored in.
  
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• Canadians are choosing to spend less on summer travel or not travel at all over financial concerns: Nanos

  06-07-2023 12:00
  
  Canadians are either setting financial limits on their summer vacations or putting their travel plans on hold completely over economic concerns, according to a new survey conducted by Nanos Research.
  
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• Would a Better Tent City be a better option for Barrie? - simcoe.com

  06-07-2023 11:55 via news.google.com
  
  Would a Better Tent City be a better option for Barrie?  simcoe.com
  
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• Police deem Barrie shop 'illegal' but Fun Guyz still selling - CollingwoodToday.ca

  06-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Police deem Barrie shop 'illegal' but Fun Guyz still selling  CollingwoodToday.ca
  
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• Classic boat show returning to Muskoka Wharf

  06-07-2023 04:11
  
  It's set to be a blast from the past on the water in Muskoka as a decades-long tradition returns to cottage country.
  
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• Simcoe County planning to open first ever cooling centres later this month

  06-07-2023 04:01
  
  As the region deals with extreme heat, the County of Simcoe is working to expand its options for residents to cool off.
  
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• Police deem Barrie shop 'illegal,' but Fun Guyz still selling - OrilliaMatters

  06-07-2023 03:47 via news.google.com
  
  Police deem Barrie shop 'illegal,' but Fun Guyz still selling  OrilliaMatters
  
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• Rotary Pool in Alliston opens for business despite lifeguard shortage

  06-07-2023 00:26
  
  Alliston's Rotary Pool is open for business and helping residents beat the heat but in a limited capacity.
  
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