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  Woman testifies about ex-husband's relationship with Katherine Janeiro in 1994 murder trial

  Bruce Ellis sat in a Barrie courtroom on Tuesday as his ex-wife testified about her former spouse's relationship with a young mother who was found dead in her apartment 30 years ago.

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  Mapleview Drive East closed to traffic temporarily as workers prepare for widening project

  A section of Mapleview Drive East in Barrie's south end will be closed for two days so crews can prepare to begin a major road improvement project.

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  Senior accused of looking under bathroom stalls at public park arrested

  A senior from Barrie has been criminally charged following reports of a suspicious man at a public park.

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  Stolen vehicle found abandoned and on fire in Melancthon: OPP

  Provincial police in Melancthon Township are investigating after an allegedly stolen vehicle was found abandoned and engulfed in flames over the weekend.

• Mortgage changes aim to help first-time buyers, but draws mixed reactions

  The federal government announced a mortgage loan change that it says will help to loosen the tape for first-time home buyers, and while some experts say this is a step in the right direction, others believe more needs to be done.

• Trail of debris leads police to arrest impaired driver after collision with parked cars: OPP

  Officers arrested an allegedly impaired driver accused of crashing into several parked cars in Angus and driving off.

• OPP seeks person responsible for 'senseless destruction' of flower displays

  Provincial police are appealing to the public for help identifying the person(s) responsible for what they describe as an act of "senseless destruction" of flower displays in Huntsville.

• Township aims to expand boundary and increase population

  Row after row, new houses are being built in Stayner as the small community looks to expand its settlement boundaries and add 5,000 new homes.

• 4-hour commercial vehicle safety inspection blitz results in nearly 60 charges

  A four-hour commercial motor vehicle safety inspection blitz in Bolton resulted in dozens of charges.

• Body of 12-year-old missing boy recovered from Georgian Bay

  Ontario Provincial Police say the body of a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Huronia Park in Penetanguishene on Sunday was found.

• Bird walk offers chance to spot fall migrants with expert guide

  Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers are invited to join ideaLab and Library's Bird Walk through Centennial Park in Innisfil on Sat., Sept. 28.

• Indoor pickleball facility to open at Georgian Mall

  Pickleball fever is taking over the City of Barrie, with its first state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility in the former Sears site at Georgian Mall.

• Barrie job fair to introduce thousands of students to skilled trades

  Barrie is hosting the Level Up! Skilled Trades Job Fair September 17.

• Art exhibit explores artist's personal journey through animals

  A new art exhibit at the Dufferin County Museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into a local artist's life experiences.