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VIDEO: Night sky ablaze and dancing with colour

VIDEO: Night sky ablaze and dancing with colour

Geomagnetic storm this intense has not been seen on Earth since October 2003, and should last through the weekend
Paris bound? Dozen Barrie swimmers set to compete for Olympic berth

Paris bound? Dozen Barrie swimmers set to compete for Olympic berth

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will host Olympic trials beginning Monday; 'The program has been moving forward at a very rapid pace,' says Barrie Trojans coach
COLUMN: A history of food and hunting

COLUMN: A history of food and hunting

Columnist explores human history of hunting, developing tools
REMEMBER THIS: Hunting for Caston houses — Part Two

REMEMBER THIS: Hunting for Caston houses — Part Two

Caston-built homes have distinctive look that look could be described as Gothic Revival, says columnist
Poll: Most wouldn't pay for a national-scale H5N1 vaccination

Poll: Most wouldn't pay for a national-scale H5N1 vaccination

Should the feds write a big cheque and order enough H5N1 vaccine for the whole country, and get the production lines moving now? In an online poll this week and last, most of you said no
County says diversion necessary with area landfill closing soon

County says diversion necessary with area landfill closing soon

With Collingwood’s landfill set to accept its last bit of garbage in June, county will have just two dumps remaining: Oro-Medonte and Nottawa
Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day Festival coming to Barrie this month

Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day Festival coming to Barrie this month

Second annual event happening May 19 at Meridian Place
LETTER: How did Sea Cadets' wishes morph into sports field?

LETTER: How did Sea Cadets' wishes morph into sports field?

Allandale Neighbourhood Association urges council to reject lakeshore proposal, or search for alternative location with less 'ecological impact'
LETTER: How will Sea Cadets' move affect existing clubs?

LETTER: How will Sea Cadets' move affect existing clubs?

Reader raises concerns about how space will be utilized by Barrie's rowing and canoe clubs
COLUMN: Charitable events like McHappy Day hit close to home

COLUMN: Charitable events like McHappy Day hit close to home

'I have had the privilege of seeing first hand how — and, more importantly, who — these types of initiatives help,' says reporter