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Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Lengthy Bradford library strike going to binding arbitration

Lengthy Bradford library strike going to binding arbitration

Workers set to be mandated back to work while waiting for Ontario Labour Relations Board to appoint arbitrator and set date for hearing
Area woman falls victim to 'crazy' identity fraud

Area woman falls victim to 'crazy' identity fraud

Cassandra Katona-Baird was named as an accused in Innisfil incident after suspect who was arrested provided her ID to police
'We have a responsibility,' dog trainer tells pet owners

'We have a responsibility,' dog trainer tells pet owners

'If a dog isn’t healthy in all ways, behaviours will emerge ... Living a crappy life impacts them just like it would a human,' says owner of Unified K9 Behaviour Centre
Province vetoes proposal for hospital on Greenbelt

Province vetoes proposal for hospital on Greenbelt

Ministry confirms developer's offer of a Southlake hospital site in King would 'not align with Greenbelt Plan policies' after province reverses decision to open up Greenbelt
Canadian country star Gord Bamford bringing 'dirt tour' to Midland

Canadian country star Gord Bamford bringing 'dirt tour' to Midland

One of the most decorated and awarded artists in Canadian country music history coming to Midland Cultural Centre on Oct. 22
Fallen 200-year-old tree turned into sculpture at Sharon Temple

Fallen 200-year-old tree turned into sculpture at Sharon Temple

Sculpture designed by Anishinaabe artist Donald Chrétien and sculptor Shane Clodd
Collingwood water plant costs, delay put New Tec housing targets out of reach

Collingwood water plant costs, delay put New Tec housing targets out of reach

Citing ballooning costs and timelines of the Collingwood water treatment plant expansion plans, New Tech rejected a housing target pledge and strong mayor powers offered by the province
Barrie man charged after stolen vehicle recovered in Innisfil (Updated)

Barrie man charged after stolen vehicle recovered in Innisfil (Updated)

South Simcoe police responded to report of suspicious vehicle early Friday morning in Leonard's Beach area
County's leaf and yard waste collection starts next week

County's leaf and yard waste collection starts next week

Bi-weekly pick-up includes leaves, grass, branches, and garden waste