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Possible closure of public health labs 'short-sighted, dangerous'

Possible closure of public health labs 'short-sighted, dangerous'

There's also concern about years-old proposal to phase out testing of private drinking water systems, such as wells
One person injured in 5-vehicle pileup in Barrie's west end

One person injured in 5-vehicle pileup in Barrie's west end

'It’s more of an inconvenience for people right now because of the time of day, as it’s going to slow traffic in the area,' says police official
No reservations: Innisfil takes firm stand on short-term rentals

No reservations: Innisfil takes firm stand on short-term rentals

Mayor and councillors want Ontario government to take more responsibility for regulating rental companies like Airbnb and Vrbo
Barrie police members shine at county awards ceremony

Barrie police members shine at county awards ceremony

Teams celebrated for handling of two calls for people in distress, including one where they co-ordinated 'complex, multi-agency response'
PART 2: Politicians cope with 'faceless' crowd on social media

PART 2: Politicians cope with 'faceless' crowd on social media

Springwater deputy mayor says some people can become 'emboldened' by 'anonymous and remote nature of social media'
'Bad optics': Barrie paid two police chiefs $564K combined in 2023

'Bad optics': Barrie paid two police chiefs $564K combined in 2023

'There is a portion of our community that’s ‘defund the police’ and it’s a very, very small portion,' says deputy mayor
COLUMN: Highrises will tell 'storey' amid housing crunch

COLUMN: Highrises will tell 'storey' amid housing crunch

'There is a segment of Barrie’s population that, for whatever reason, has a strong dislike – I’d even say hatred – of tall buildings,' writes political columnist
Area MPP wants province to set rules for use of A.I.

Area MPP wants province to set rules for use of A.I.

'The time is now for our government to act on a great opportunity to utilize A.I. to digitally transform customer service for Ontarians,' says Newmarket-Aurora MPP
Driver injured after car leaves Hwy. 400, rolls down hill in Barrie

Driver injured after car leaves Hwy. 400, rolls down hill in Barrie

Crash happened shortly before 9 a.m. south of Essa Road; all lanes have reopened
After 31 years of helping the homeless, Busby Centre getting home of its own

After 31 years of helping the homeless, Busby Centre getting home of its own

Busby Centre launching ambitious $2-million campaign to build holistic service centre for homelessness