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Report says Springwater's wards not serving township well

Report says Springwater's wards not serving township well

To reflect population, one redistribution option could see Midhurst chopped into two wards, including one east of Wilson Drive and the other to the west
‘Unfair’: Bradford, Innisfil also want provincial cash for cops

‘Unfair’: Bradford, Innisfil also want provincial cash for cops

Towns facing ‘exactly the same financial pressures’ from rising police costs as those served by OPP, for which province recently announced $77 million
CLOSER LOOK: The unsolved mystery of Nuseiba Hasan

CLOSER LOOK: The unsolved mystery of Nuseiba Hasan

In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of a big story making headlines around the province. On today's episode: Driven to her family farm — and never seen again
Harvest Bible Chapel hosting Christmas Eve services

Harvest Bible Chapel hosting Christmas Eve services

There will be 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. services on both Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 at George Street church in Barrie
Tim Hicks bringing 'energetic party anthems' to Wasaga in February

Tim Hicks bringing 'energetic party anthems' to Wasaga in February

Chart-topping country artist will perform at Wasaga Stars Arena, following in footsteps of Canadian rock icons Burton Cummings and Blue Rodeo
Second World War veteran set to celebrate centennial birthday

Second World War veteran set to celebrate centennial birthday

As he nears milestone birthday, Wilf O’Hearn doesn’t have many goals, other than getting his stamp collection — which he started when he was 10 — in order
Thrift store gem: Uniform reunited with conductor’s family

Thrift store gem: Uniform reunited with conductor’s family

'It brought back some memories of when I was a little girl. I used to take the train for a ride and I remember seeing my uncle Spike on there all the time,' says niece
No mail? Don't fret, you can still get response from Santa

No mail? Don't fret, you can still get response from Santa

Local businesses offering solutions to an issue complicated by Canada Post strike
Stolen Christmas tree puts 'dent' in holiday spirit for local senior

Stolen Christmas tree puts 'dent' in holiday spirit for local senior

'It wasn’t just vandalism, it was someone deciding they wanted it and were taking it because they didn’t want to pay for it,' says victim of brazen porch theft
Nuttall declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Nuttall declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Consultant's report says Barrie likely has sufficient employment area land to meet long-term demands through 2051; three councils to discuss report Wednesday