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This cancer is nearly 100 per cent preventable

Low rates of occurrence and high survivability in Canada are 'a testament to the screening process,' says Southlake Regional Health Centre doctor

Oct 15, 2018 5:00 PM Read more >

Barrie Thornton Fiddle Club invites musicians to perform a few songs

Upcoming dates at the Thornton Arena include Nov. 8 and Dec. 13

Oct 15, 2018 4:00 PM Read more >

Seems legit. Police say tax letter no scam after all

Still, you should be careful about handing out your personal info

Oct 15, 2018 3:58 PM Read more >

Wilma gets the firefighter experience <b>(5 photos)</b>

Wilma gets the firefighter experience (5 photos)

She was given a tour of the station, a ride in a firetruck, and even tested the water hose

Oct 15, 2018 3:30 PM Read more >

Nominations now open for the Barrie Arts Awards

Celebrating 10 years of Barrie’s best

Oct 15, 2018 3:00 PM Read more >

'It’s the intimidation part of it all. That’s the worst of it' <b>(8 photos)</b>

'It’s the intimidation part of it all. That’s the worst of it' (8 photos)

Some residents of Fergushill Estates are angry with local contracting business; company denies shoddy workmanship

Oct 15, 2018 1:45 PM Read more >

Lakehead considers expanding into Barrie with its MBA program

Downtown Barrie is one of many locations being considered for a new campus

Oct 15, 2018 12:31 PM Read more >

Junkhouse's charismatic Tom Wilson will tell his story, his way, at Orillia event

Much-loved singer, songwriter, author and artist will be in Orillia Nov. 2

Oct 15, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

Beavers busy preparing for another 'dam' winter

Outdoors columnist David Hawke explains that a beaver's will and ability to survive is strong

Oct 15, 2018 9:30 AM Read more >

Families have festive fun at Pumpkinfest <b>(20 photos)</b>

Families have festive fun at Pumpkinfest (20 photos)

Second annual event took place this past weekend at Bradford's Henderson Memorial Community Park

Oct 15, 2018 8:00 AM Read more >

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