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'The school did a good job,' says parent after Barrie fire

'The school did a good job,' says parent after Barrie fire

'There is significant clean-up required in areas immediately adjacent to the washroom' where the fire occurred, says board spokesperson
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Teen charged after crashing stolen car in south-end Barrie

Teen charged after crashing stolen car in south-end Barrie

The 16-year-old accused will face judge May 7 after police say they crashed stolen car into parked SUV on Country Lane
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Two Bradford women among 10 people charged in $2M GTA drug bust

Two Bradford women among 10 people charged in $2M GTA drug bust

Police allegedly found more than 100 kilograms of drugs, about $310,000 in currency while executing 11 search warrants on March 1
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Charges laid after armed robbery at Alliston gas station

Charges laid after armed robbery at Alliston gas station

New Tecumseth man arrested following incident Tuesday night
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Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

Barrie man charged in masked robbery at Collingwood restaurant

OPP responded to Hurontario Street business shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday; robber had taken cash from register and fled on foot
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Alliston man charged after destructive rampage in Barrie’s south end

Alliston man charged after destructive rampage in Barrie’s south end

Man left trail of damage, which began with garbage cans and ended with smashed windows at a business park, resulting in numerous criminal charges
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Man stole from police station after playing chicken with cars: OPP

Man stole from police station after playing chicken with cars: OPP

Police say 'well-rested individual' stole items while leaving detachment after sobering up
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Barrie school closed for the week after 'selfish and dangerous act'

Barrie school closed for the week after 'selfish and dangerous act'

'This act of vandalism is very disappointing and has caused a significant disturbance to our entire school community,' principal says of Wednesday morning's fire
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Local music teacher accused of sexually assaulting minor

Local music teacher accused of sexually assaulting minor

Richmond Hill man, 30, is known to provide private lessons in the Greater Toronto Area, York Regional Police say
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At least 7 suspects at large after break-in at area warehouse

At least 7 suspects at large after break-in at area warehouse

Police arrived while at least 10 suspects were in the Richmond Hill building; three have since been arrested
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