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COLUMN: 30 people who've had 'profound impact' on Barrie Colts

COLUMN: 30 people who've had 'profound impact' on Barrie Colts

As the local OHL team celebrates three decades, columnist takes closer look at players on the ice as well as key people behind the scenes
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VIDEO: Viral golf club attack was self-defence, judge rules

VIDEO: Viral golf club attack was self-defence, judge rules

Former OHL hockey player found not guilty of assault with a weapon in connection with golf course altercation that's been viewed millions of times online
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Teen charged after trying to avoid Christmas night RIDE check: OPP

Teen charged after trying to avoid Christmas night RIDE check: OPP

OPP say the vehicle attempted to flee police a second time, struck a hydro box and became stuck
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Hardwood Ski and Bike perseveres through fire, pandemic, climate change

Hardwood Ski and Bike perseveres through fire, pandemic, climate change

'Thinking back to the time we had the fire, we could never imagine we'd be where we are now,' says Gareth Houben, president and general manager
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Menorah lighting in Orillia comes at 'fraught time' for Jewish community

Menorah lighting in Orillia comes at 'fraught time' for Jewish community

Event taking place Dec. 28 at Manticore Books, followed by a community celebration on Saturday
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Canplas Industries has more expansion plans in the pipeline

Canplas Industries has more expansion plans in the pipeline

'As our business grew, it was necessary to have more distribution space for our main production facilities right here in Barrie,' says president
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Red-hot Terriers skate to pair of wins before Christmas break

Red-hot Terriers skate to pair of wins before Christmas break

Orillia defeated Muskoka 7-2 and Huntsville 4-2 and are now off the ice until Jan. 3 when they clash with Penetang
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Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will soon be closed on Mondays

Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will soon be closed on Mondays

Changes align with 'successful schedules in other municipalities,' says mayor of decision to close the site on Mondays
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Wayne Gretzky for PM? Donald Trump urged 'The Great One' to run

Wayne Gretzky for PM? Donald Trump urged 'The Great One' to run

U.S. president-elect says he told the Canadian hockey legend during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister — but 'he had no interest'
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Simcoe North MPP hosting Free Skate Day at area rinks

Simcoe North MPP hosting Free Skate Day at area rinks

Events taking place Jan. 2 in Orillia, Penetanguishene, Midland, Coldwater, Tay
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