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LETTER: Safe injection sites 'not helping' solve problem

LETTER: Safe injection sites 'not helping' solve problem

'The suggestion that addiction is not a choice, but a consequence of trauma, is cool, and current, and wrong,' says letter writer
Global cyber-security giant opens operations centre in Barrie

Global cyber-security giant opens operations centre in Barrie

Kyndryl, billed as the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, opened new facility Thursday on Bayview Drive
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Helping hand': CMHA hooks up new services in downtown Barrie

'Helping hand': CMHA hooks up new services in downtown Barrie

'We have relocated and added six justice beds that are a direct resource for people, plus an Indigenous navigator, an outreach worker and a nurse as well,' says official
World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

With community support, local resident constructed massive dream catcher that will be submitted to Guiness World Record officials Friday
Georgian College students win 10 medals at Skills Ontario event

Georgian College students win 10 medals at Skills Ontario event

Three local students taking part in 'Olympics of the trades' for first time bring home gold
Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

'The MNO has failed to demonstrate the existence of a distinct, rights-bearing Métis community in the Penetanguishene region,' notes an academic report questioning 'legitimacy' of many Métis root ancestors
'Absolutely critical' noise exemption granted to Friday Harbour

'Absolutely critical' noise exemption granted to Friday Harbour

'As their neighbour ... I don’t care if they play music 24/7… What I’m asking for is that it’s turned down so the surrounding neighbourhoods can’t hear it,' says Big Bay Point area resident
Wasaga man now charged with second-degree murder after victim dies

Wasaga man now charged with second-degree murder after victim dies

Provincial police say victim in Feb. 25 attack on Homewood Avenue died Monday
Ontario flora, fauna inspire young local artists at MacLaren

Ontario flora, fauna inspire young local artists at MacLaren

Artists' 'vibrant panels' will be on display at The Bay Club, where opening reception will take place May 25