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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Suspensions loom for thousands of unvaccinated students

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Suspensions loom for thousands of unvaccinated students

This week on the podcast: As measles cases soar, public health units across Ontario are using the threat of suspensions to coerce parents to update their children's immunization records. Yes, it's legal
Barrie council green-lights up to four residences on one property

Barrie council green-lights up to four residences on one property

'Mixed built forms make great communities,' says deputy mayor; some residents also raise concerns with the incoming changes
Islamophobia, antisemitism on the rise in Simcoe County schools

Islamophobia, antisemitism on the rise in Simcoe County schools

'There are changing demographics and newer issues,' says public school board's human rights and equity manager
'Delays equal deaths': Rally for SCS booted by police (VIDEO)

'Delays equal deaths': Rally for SCS booted by police (VIDEO)

'We are coming together to use our collective voices to say no more delays, no more stalling,' says one of the organizers
Newmarket readies for 'impactful' Yonge St. expansion

Newmarket readies for 'impactful' Yonge St. expansion

York Region prepares to ramp up road construction with widening project
Stanley Cup champ with '53 Habs, Barrie resident passes away at 92

Stanley Cup champ with '53 Habs, Barrie resident passes away at 92

Paul Masnick had fond memories of Cup win; 'I remember Doug Harvey came down (to my room). He wanted to keep the party going. And we did'
Speed cameras meant to change driver behaviour, not create 'cash grab'

Speed cameras meant to change driver behaviour, not create 'cash grab'

'The intention never, ever has been that it’s a cash grab. (Council) continues to be laser-focused on community safety zones,' says city official
Barrie U16 team ousted from OHL Cup with loss to rival Rangers

Barrie U16 team ousted from OHL Cup with loss to rival Rangers

Logan Hawery scored Barrie's lone goal in 3-1 game, with assists going to Kent Greer and Joshua Denes
Aircraft to fly over CFB Borden to mark RCAF's 100th anniversary

Aircraft to fly over CFB Borden to mark RCAF's 100th anniversary

Celebratory events taking place April 2 and will also include unveiling of Astra monument at local military base
Police release images of Penetang armed robbery suspect

Police release images of Penetang armed robbery suspect

Police say suspect brandished weapon at convenience store before fleeing with cash March 21