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Smoke pours from Barrie automotive shop as fire crews battle blaze

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Christian D'Avino

Published: October 02, 2022 at 5:05PM EDT

Fire sparks at Barrie automotive shop Fire crews were busy battling a fire at an auto repair shop on Sunday.

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5 GTA men accused of kidnapping, attempted murder at abandoned Orillia gas station appear headed for trial

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FIFA World Cup: Canada loses to Switzerland, finishing 2nd in Group B

FIFA World Cup: Canada loses to Switzerland, finishing 2nd in Group B

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Fête National Parade celebrates Quebec’s values in the face of adversity

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Cambridge, Ont. man accused in airport gold heist sentenced to 160 months in jail for gun smuggling in U.S.

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SaskTel facing regulatory, competition pressures in year-end data

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Accused in murder of OPP officer in northern Ont. makes first court appearance

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London’s new Casino is ready for ribbon-cutting after 27 months of renovation

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Windsor doctor reinstated seven years after admitting to sexual relationship with patient

Windsor doctor reinstated seven years after admitting to sexual relationship with patient

Victoria preparing for new e-bike program aimed at expanding mobility options

Victoria preparing for new e-bike program aimed at expanding mobility options

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Accused in murder of OPP officer in northern Ont. makes first court appearance

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Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation

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Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research

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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in capital city of Caracas

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