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Snowbirds pilot charged with sexual assault after alleged incident in Barrie, Ont.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform at Airshow London's Skydrive, a drive-in airshow in London, Ont., Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Snowbirds pilot Maj. Steve Hurlburt has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident in Barrie, Ont., last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins
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On the Toronto periphery, real estate begins to bounce back
For sale signage is on display outside a residential property in Barrie, Ont., on Friday, March 19, 2021. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail
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Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard ready to step into new role after Tyson Barrie trade
Feb 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) handles the puck against pressure from Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Edmonton won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Construction company charged in fatal Barrie crash that killed six: police
Friends and family visit a memorial near the site of an accident that killed six young people in Barrie, Ont. on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Police have charged a construction company in connection to a fatal crash in Barrie, Ont., that killed six young people in September.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Cities’ downtown cores are hollowing out, but small towns and suburbs tell a different story
People walk in Vancouver’s business district over the lunch hour on April 22, 2022. Workers returning to offices as COVID-19 restrictions lift have meant foot traffic in Western Canada’s largest downtowns is picking up, bringing much needed life back to core neighbourhoods. Photo: Jennifer Gauthier
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Tyson Barrie, Edmonton Oilers slip past Florida Panthers
Nov 12, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tyson Barrie (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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Police, officials gather in Barrie, Ont., for funeral for two slain officers
The casket of South Simcoe Police Service constable Morgan Russell is carried into a joint funeral service in Barrie, Ont., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Russell and fellow SSPS constable Devon Northrup were killed in a shooting in Innisfil, Ont., last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Oilers strike late to knock off determined Kraken 5-3
Oct 7, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell (36) makes a save on a shot by Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky (95) (not shown) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
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Six young adults killed in Barrie, Ont., crash believed to be heading to casino, police say
The site of an accident that killed six young people is photographed in Barrie, Ont. on Saturday, September 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Candlelight vigil held for six young people killed in Barrie, Ont., crash
A memorial is shown near the scene of a fatal crash in Barrie, Ont., Monday, Aug.29, 2022. Police in Barrie, Ont., continue to investigate a crash that left six young people dead over the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jordan Omstead
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Candlelight vigil planned for six young people killed in Barrie, Ont., crash
Friends, family and community members gather at vigil for six young people killed in a crash in Barrie, Ont. on Saturday, September 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Funeral cost donations pour in for families of six Barrie, Ont., crash victims
A memorial is shown near the scene of a fatal crash in Barrie, Ont., Monday, Aug.29, 2022. Police in Barrie, Ont., continue to investigate a crash that left six young people dead over the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jordan Omstead
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Funeral cost donations pour in for families of six Barrie, Ont., crash victims
A memorial is shown near the scene of a fatal crash in Barrie, Ont., Monday, Aug.29, 2022. Police have said four men and two women who were reported missing on Saturday are believed to be six people found dead in a crash early Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jordan Omstead
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Tributes pour in for six victims of Barrie, Ont., crash; police investigating
A memorial is shown near the scene of a fatal crash in Barrie, Ont., Monday, Aug.29, 2022. Police have said four men and two women who were reported missing on Saturday are believed to be six people found dead in a crash early Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jordan Omstead
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Athletes among six young adults killed in weekend crash near Barrie
Barrie Police have evacuated approximately 25 homes as a precaution after explosives were found at a residence on Virgilwood Crescent in Barrie, Ont., Thursday, July 12, 2012. The explosives were found after the arrest of two individuals. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ BENJAMIN RICETTO
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Price of Barrie bungalow bounces high and low in unsteady market
Done Deal, 163 Hickling Trail, Barrie, Ont.
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Heat warnings issued for much of southern Ontario as two-day heat event expected
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Missing 3-year-old girl from Barrie, Ont., found ‘in good health’ after Amber Alert
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Two more Sudbury Wolves games postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak
ST CATHARINES, ON - OCTOBER 4: Quinton Byfield #55 of the Sudbury Wolves skates with the puck during the second period of an OHL game against the Niagara IceDogs at Meridian Centre on October 4, 2018 in St Catharines, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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OHL’s Sudbury Wolves suspend operations after 12 players test positive for COVID-19
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association has said that, starting in the 2018-19 season, girls under 17 who live outside Regina and Saskatoon won’t be allowed to play for teams in those cities.
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Amber Alert cancelled after three-year-old Barrie girl found safe
An Amber Alert is seen on highway signs.
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Barrie, Ont., tornado caused $75 million in insured damages, Insurance Bureau says
Damage left after a tornado touched down in a neighbourhood in Barrie, Ont., is shown on Thursday, July 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Barrie says tornado cleanup progressing well, will reopen affected area
Damage left after a tornado touched down in a neighbourhood in Barrie, Ont., on Thursday, July 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Five tornadoes counted in Ontario last Thursday, Northern Tornadoes Project says
Damage left after a tornado touched down in a neighbourhood in Barrie, Ont., on July 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Alectra Utilities warns of scam targeting residents in aftermath of tornado
An aerial view shows damage to buildings in a suburb in the aftermath of a tornado in Barrie, Ontario, Canada July 15, 2021, in this still image obtained from video. Courtesy of Edward Loveless / Social Media via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT EDWARD LOVELESS.
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Residents take stock of tornado damage in Barrie, Ont.
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Several people injured, ‘catastrophic’ damage after tornado hits Barrie
General view of damaged houses in the aftermath of a possible tornado in Barrie, Ontario, Canada July 15, 2021, in this picture obtained from social media. BRANDON VIEIRA via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
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Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over Vancouver Canucks
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Visitor restrictions imposed by Ontario group home discriminated against 14-year-old boy with disabilities: tribunal
Pamela Libralesso and her 14-year-old son, at their home in Barrie, Ont., on Sept. 2, 2020.
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‘People aren’t really paying the true value’: How blind bidding helps drive up soaring Canadian home prices
For sale signage is on display outside a residential property in Barrie, Ont., on Friday, March 19, 2021. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail
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Real estate frenzy hits small cities in Ontario
NIAGARA FALLS - MARCH 21, 2021 - Stephanie Hunter poses near her new home in Niagara Falls on Sunday March 21, 2021. Hunter and her partner are part of a growing trend of GTA people moving to the Niagara region as real-estate prices rise. Glenn Lowson photo/The Globe and Mail
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Long-term care home outbreak in Barrie, Ont. that killed 70 people is declared over
A visitor arrives at the Roberta Place Long Term Care home in Barrie, Ont. on Monday, January 18, 2021. The deadline for written submissions to the independent commission on the devastating effects of COVID-19 in long-term care homes is today.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn