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Armed man arrested, suspected drug, gun seized in auto theft probe

Armed man arrested, suspected drug, gun seized in auto theft probe

York Regional Police investigators have charged a 23-year-old Brampton man with numerous offences
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COLUMN: Barrie's boys of summer back in the swing of things

COLUMN: Barrie's boys of summer back in the swing of things

'Whatever curveballs get thrown this season, the Baycats and Jackfish should be the favourites,' says columnist
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A 10-year licence suspension for stealing cars? It's coming to Ontario

A 10-year licence suspension for stealing cars? It's coming to Ontario

Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says those thrice-convicted of auto theft would have their licenses suspended for life
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'Happy customers': Duo engineering the taste of Philly in Bradford

'Happy customers': Duo engineering the taste of Philly in Bradford

New owners celebrating Philthy Philly’s grand reopening Saturday; first 25 customers will get their sandwich for free
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Officials tight-lipped over North Vapes fire investigation

Officials tight-lipped over North Vapes fire investigation

South Simcoe police and the Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario were both called in following the May 10 incident at a Bradford plaza
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Woof Walk trying to fetch $25K for Alliston humane society

Woof Walk trying to fetch $25K for Alliston humane society

If you can't attend, there's also a virtual option; '(We) rely on vents such as this to keep the shelter operating,' says board of directors vice-president
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LETTER: Pharmacare bill 'not designed' to handle many seniors' needs

LETTER: Pharmacare bill 'not designed' to handle many seniors' needs

'We also have concerns that this approach will leave others, currently funded by workplace plans, behind,' says CARP representative, whose group includes 225,000 members
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Modular housing facility to welcome Simcoe County's homeless youth

Modular housing facility to welcome Simcoe County's homeless youth

'(There’s) pride, but it's bittersweet, knowing that there's a lot more work to be done on this front,' said Orillia Coun. Jay Fallis, who recently had a tour of the units
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Six-session course looks to answer question of what happens when we die

Six-session course looks to answer question of what happens when we die

The Journey of the Soul sessions, led by Chabad Innisfil Jewish Community Centre's Rabbi Zevi Kaplan, kick off May 27
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LETTER: There's 'no such thing' as a safe injection site

LETTER: There's 'no such thing' as a safe injection site

'Encouraging your relatives and friends to continue such a lifestyle is beyond my comprehension,' says letter writer
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