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COLUMN: Doctor kept busy with teaching, politics

Francis Rae took on many responsibilities in addition to being a father of five

Apr 27, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices

Apr 27, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

'People were just hanging out, chatting and having a few laughs anyway,' said patron after Friday night show was unexpectedly postponed

Apr 26, 2024 8:13 PM Read more >

'Important day': City marks National Day of Mourning for workers

'Now is no time for half measures. Occupational disease is the highest killer of workers in Ontario,' says labour official

Apr 26, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Crash closes Hwy. 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Emergency crews responded to the incident, which occurred between county roads 88 and 89, Friday evening

Apr 26, 2024 6:58 PM Read more >

Public school board holding Inspiring Indigenous Leaders event

May 2 event open to SCDSB staff, graduating students, members of public of Indigenous ancestry

Apr 26, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Thyme to garden? Simcoe County selling compost for most of May

Mulch will also be available while quantities last from May 6 to 25, but is not open to Barrie residents

Apr 26, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Former city staffer named in lawsuit linked to previous Adjala-Tos job

Lawsuit by former treasurer claims Rhonda Bunn and township 'engaged in outrageous or flagrant conduct calculated to cause harm'

Apr 26, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Hwy. 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who's in a medically induced coma at a Toronto hospital

Apr 26, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Province's lawsuit against tobacco companies drags on and on

Ontario seeking around $330 billion to cover cost of tobacco-related health care in the past, and anticipated in the future

Apr 26, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >