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Horse-racing had a solid track record in Barrie before trotting down to Innisfil (5 photos)

Horse-racing had a solid track record in Barrie before trotting down to Innisfil (5 photos)

'We used to have big crowds. We kept it immaculate. It looked like a golf course on the infield,' Scott Rowe says of Barrie Raceway; There was also a story of a flying horse
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The history of Coulson's Hill

The history of Coulson's Hill

Coulson's Hill was named after the Coulson family who settled in the hamlet in 1822
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COLUMN: A look back at my early journalism days in Cookstown

COLUMN: A look back at my early journalism days in Cookstown

Veteran reporter Miriam King describes her early days in the journalism field, working at the Cookstown Advocate
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Unsolved murder mystery in Innisfil

Unsolved murder mystery in Innisfil

Mr. Thomas Slight was killed on Nov. 16, 1881, but his murderer was never found
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Once mighty Holland River played key role in community growth, prosperity

Once mighty Holland River played key role in community growth, prosperity

History Hound Richard MacLeod explores the history of the river originally known as Micicaquean Creek
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Kilkenny family used to own furniture store, funeral parlour in downtown core

Kilkenny family used to own furniture store, funeral parlour in downtown core

The historic building used to be home to a family furniture shop, and funeral parlour
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Butchershop in Bond Head was once host to Saturday night shopping socials

Butchershop in Bond Head was once host to Saturday night shopping socials

The Reynolds family were known for their meat shop in Bond Head
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Getting around town in the 1850s

Getting around town in the 1850s

The train arrived in Bradford in 1853
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The Hon. WIlliam Earl Rowe

The Hon. WIlliam Earl Rowe

The Newton Robinson politician was humble, friendly and loved horse racing
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Marsh farm was once a supplier for Heinz babyfood

Marsh farm was once a supplier for Heinz babyfood

From 1942-1992, the Prokopchuk family produced organic vegetables for local markets and well known food processors, Campbell's and Heinz
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