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'Cherished tradition': Smile Cookie fundraiser heating up

'Cherished tradition': Smile Cookie fundraiser heating up

Annual fundraiser supporting RVH and Hospice Simcoe takes place April 29 to May 5 in Barrie and Stroud
Cleanup begins at Barrie homeless encampment destroyed by fire

Cleanup begins at Barrie homeless encampment destroyed by fire

MTO crew, under watchful eye of OPP, removes trash and camping debris after March 13 fire at Bayfield Street and Highway 400
'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

Investigation leads to $365,000 worth of stolen property being recovered and 65 charges being laid by Barrie police
Oro-Medonte councillor earns second reprimand in 6 months

Oro-Medonte councillor earns second reprimand in 6 months

Integrity commissioner recommends reprimand and pay suspension for Coun. Richard Schell following claims made at town hall event
Funding for pedestrian crosswalk on Hurst Dr. to get closer look

Funding for pedestrian crosswalk on Hurst Dr. to get closer look

'I’ll be making sure this is a worthy investment and will look at opportunities to strengthen the case,' says ward councillor
COLUMN: Double-double pepperoni? Stick to coffee, doughnuts

COLUMN: Double-double pepperoni? Stick to coffee, doughnuts

Iconic chains in state of flux, so in this week's column Wendy questions reasoning behind the latest menu item at Tim Hortons
Tactical officers hunt for 'wanted person' in downtown Barrie

Tactical officers hunt for 'wanted person' in downtown Barrie

Police come up empty-handed in search at Maple Avenue and Sophia Street
'Upsetting': Vet says break-in at Steel St. clinic likely tied to drugs

'Upsetting': Vet says break-in at Steel St. clinic likely tied to drugs

'It's probably the fentanyl and ketamine, and we don’t have that,' says local veterinarian
'Necessary': Innisfil ward boundaries could be rejigged for 2026

'Necessary': Innisfil ward boundaries could be rejigged for 2026

'The numbers are skewed and to have fair and equitable representation, you need to try to ensure your numbers or populations match' says town clerk
Shipley honours 'incredible talent' behind calendar artwork

Shipley honours 'incredible talent' behind calendar artwork

Artists recognized during reception at MacLaren Art Centre on Monday