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'Bit of everything': Interest in seed libraries still growing

'Bit of everything': Interest in seed libraries still growing

'The seed library is very popular and our community makes great use of it,' says Essa Township official; neighbouring Springwater hosting educational sessions in May
Police search Lake Muskoka for missing kayaker

Police search Lake Muskoka for missing kayaker

Emergency crews responded to Muskoka Road 169 near Glen Echo Road regarding possible drowning
New book examines enigmatic saint Jean de Brébeuf, mental health

New book examines enigmatic saint Jean de Brébeuf, mental health

'I tell this story through the eyes of French Jesuit Jean de Brébeuf, who is either a mystic or schizophrenic,' Bourrie says. 'I leave that up to the reader'
THEN AND NOW: Dutton House the historical giant of Mary St.

THEN AND NOW: Dutton House the historical giant of Mary St.

Current owners at No. 30 have committed to preserving the house as important part of the community, says columnist
SUNDAY SEVEN: BarrieToday's top stories of the past week

SUNDAY SEVEN: BarrieToday's top stories of the past week

Cleanup at homeless encampment, new garbage trucks, Honda expansion in Alliston and township councillor reprimand among top headlines
'Barrie is booming': Construction Industry Job Fair coming to city

'Barrie is booming': Construction Industry Job Fair coming to city

Event taking place May 2 at Allandale Recreation Centre
LETTER: 'Maddening' people should mind their own business

LETTER: 'Maddening' people should mind their own business

'Someone having art on their property should be a non-issue. It's not hurting anyone,' says letter writer
TRILLIUM TALK: Let's try something different this week

TRILLIUM TALK: Let's try something different this week

Every Sunday morning, we chat with one of our Queen's Park reporters from The Trillium. For a change, we're going to share the team's top-notch political podcast instead
COLUMN: One-room schoolhouse 'was a different world'

COLUMN: One-room schoolhouse 'was a different world'

'Teachers were given a great deal of latitude when dealing with unruly students, up to and including use of the strap,' says columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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