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Midland area's Wye Marsh provides refuge for Ontario's last venomous snake (8 photos)

Midland area's Wye Marsh provides refuge for Ontario's last venomous snake (8 photos)

Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area established in 1978 and is home to native birds, bees, flora, reptiles, and amphibians, many of which are threatened
Dress up and take part in Cookstown Boonanza event!

Dress up and take part in Cookstown Boonanza event!

Guys and ghouls are invited to take part in this year's Boonanza event in Cookstown on Oct. 30
Grab a Blizzard Thursday, help sick kids and their families

Grab a Blizzard Thursday, help sick kids and their families

Net proceeds from every Blizzard purchased at participating DQ stores in Barrie will be donated to SickKids Hospital
Husky takes canine life-saver to new level

Husky takes canine life-saver to new level

Fionn regularly donates blood to the Canadian Animal Blood Bank, which is used to help other dogs who need transfusions
CONDO REPORT: Predictions for Barrie's condominium market ring true

CONDO REPORT: Predictions for Barrie's condominium market ring true

Although local condo market has experienced peaks and valleys over last couple years, growth has remained consistent, columnist says
Navy reservists make a splash in Kempenfelt Bay for training exercises (12 photos)

Navy reservists make a splash in Kempenfelt Bay for training exercises (12 photos)

'The training will allow the teams to refresh skills in navigation, launching, beaching boats,' says commander
SCENE SETTER: Become part of the story with theatre lab

SCENE SETTER: Become part of the story with theatre lab

With theatre labs, tribute bands, first anniversary of Tarantula Tapes, and Relief and Risk exhibit, plenty of events coming up in Barrie
THEN AND NOW: Demolition of theatre block provides peek into old Hill's Garage

THEN AND NOW: Demolition of theatre block provides peek into old Hill's Garage

Buildings along Dunlop Street West being chewed up and carted away, revealing the rear of what was once Hill’s Garage
Ontario reports 370 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 370 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 480 recoveries and one death that occurred over the last month
About Face: Cancer survivor shares story to advocate for facial difference community

About Face: Cancer survivor shares story to advocate for facial difference community

'The hardest part is that no one can feel what you’re feeling inside,' says Trish Hawley, one of the people featured in a campaign video to encourage equality and inclusion for people with facial differences