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Boating season opening wet, windy in Barrie

Boating season opening wet, windy in Barrie

'For a sailor, it’s the wind. A nice day with a nice breeze is perfect, right?' says Barrie resident
Innisfil Canadian Tire opens 'new chapter' with grand reopening

Innisfil Canadian Tire opens 'new chapter' with grand reopening

New owners Stephane Diamond and Christine Forget will host ribbon-cutting ceremony at Alcona store May 4
New ball rules at Barrie school 'ridiculous' and 'heavy-handed'

New ball rules at Barrie school 'ridiculous' and 'heavy-handed'

'To have to go and sign out a ball, or have it approved by the principal, that’s ludicrous,' says member of Hewitt's Creek Public School community
'Compact' townhouses planned near Barrie's western border

'Compact' townhouses planned near Barrie's western border

Located near County Road 27, developer wants to rezone Salem Road property to make way for six three-storey townhouse blocks for 35 residences
Fixers found for mixers, bikes and more at Repair Café in Barrie

Fixers found for mixers, bikes and more at Repair Café in Barrie

'I think the vast majority of people, if they thought it was an option, they would get things fixed,' says fixer Brian McGillis
One killed in Hwy. 400 multi-vehicle crash near Cookstown (update)

One killed in Hwy. 400 multi-vehicle crash near Cookstown (update)

A witness told police a road rage incident between two vehicles resulted in an initial collision
REMEMBER THIS: The house beyond the hedges

REMEMBER THIS: The house beyond the hedges

You may drive past it and never see it, but Thomson Street home is a 'green thumb’s delight'
Poll: Three-quarters are wary about digital privacy

Poll: Three-quarters are wary about digital privacy

Our electronic devices are convenient and at this point nearly universal. But we have reason, as shown by a very long string of nasty surprises, to be wary about what information they're sharing about us and with whom
'Blindsided': Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

'Blindsided': Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

'At least from a county perspective, there was zero consultation,' says warden, noting 'disappointing' decision will have 'huge impact on the community'
Avid photographer turns focus to camera collection's next owner

Avid photographer turns focus to camera collection's next owner

Sandycove Acres resident agreed to take more than 30 pieces in all, some dating back well over half a century, off the hands of a friend back in March