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‘Climb for a Cause’ at Treetop Trekking to support Kids Help Phone

‘Climb for a Cause’ at Treetop Trekking to support Kids Help Phone

25 per cent of all proceeds from May 4 event at Barrie location will be donated directly to the charity
'She always knows me': This love story 75 years in the making

'She always knows me': This love story 75 years in the making

Each day Charles Merry boards a bus and visits his wife of 75 years, Margaret, at her home in St. Joseph's Health Centre: 'I don't want her to forget me,' he says, holding her hand
Rising to the occasion: Innisfil teen makes, gives out cake kits

Rising to the occasion: Innisfil teen makes, gives out cake kits

Nathan Brennan came up with the idea while attempting to earn Chief Scout Award, which requires completion of community-oriented service project
New family liaison officers bring ‘greater sensitivity, compassion'

New family liaison officers bring ‘greater sensitivity, compassion'

Police have mostly focused on investigation, but are realizing how victims feel and how they are treated is 'incredibly important,’ says chief
COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

Change in operators at Vespra Hills, National Pines provides 'clarity after rumours surrounded the future of both,' columnist explains
Local mom sinks teeth into books about dental hygiene for kids

Local mom sinks teeth into books about dental hygiene for kids

'I’ve learned what a battle it is to get the kids to do this on a regular basis and see the importance of long-term health,' says Oro-Medonte author Shauna Carter
THEN AND NOW: Judge Wismer didn't have far to go home

THEN AND NOW: Judge Wismer didn't have far to go home

Judge Edward Augustus Wismer's home at 74 Mulcaster was a quick and convenient commute to the Barrie courthouse across the street
SUNDAY SEVEN: BarrieToday's top stories of the past week

SUNDAY SEVEN: BarrieToday's top stories of the past week

Coyote attack in Sunnidale Park, Barrie paying two police chiefs, new pharmacist walk-in clinic and ONroute billboard among top headlines
Learn about Canadian history during Simcoe County Heritage Fair

Learn about Canadian history during Simcoe County Heritage Fair

Event to take place on Wednesday, April 24 at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst
LETTER: Switching back from electric vehicle not an option

LETTER: Switching back from electric vehicle not an option

'My 2022 long-range Model Y gets 525 kilometres to a full charge and I have no problem, even on the coldest days in January,' says letter writer