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Sections of Tiffin, Ross streets closed today for water work

Sections of Tiffin, Ross streets closed today for water work

There will also be emergency lane closures/restrictions/shifts on Burton Avenue between Milburn and Robinson today for sewer repairs
GUEST COLUMN: Public health goes beyond pandemics, outbreaks

GUEST COLUMN: Public health goes beyond pandemics, outbreaks

Public health agency 'frequently works in the background and often goes unnoticed when things are well,' says Simcoe-Muskoka's medical officer of health
Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

'Chess is a beautiful sport where people can use their creative skills to come up with beautiful solutions to problems,' says co-founder
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Badge of honour: W.R. Best student earns Scouts' Medal of Maple

Badge of honour: W.R. Best student earns Scouts' Medal of Maple

Taylor Liedtke receives prestigious award which is given to youth who've contributed to Scouting through community service and extraordinary participation
OPP hosting career expo for all positions Saturday

OPP hosting career expo for all positions Saturday

Attendees can discover currently available civilian and uniform careers, speak with recruiters and learn more about the organization
Cash up for grabs for Georgian design, visual arts students

Cash up for grabs for Georgian design, visual arts students

Georgian College’s annual Scholarship Show runs from April 26 to May 15
SUV stolen from Orillia used in Markham home invasion: police

SUV stolen from Orillia used in Markham home invasion: police

Two men arrested, stolen vehicle recovered following home invasion Saturday afternoon at Steeles and Henderson, York Regional Police say
Dog walker fends off sneak attack by coyote in Sunnidale Park

Dog walker fends off sneak attack by coyote in Sunnidale Park

'I was keeping my eye toward the wooded area. Luckily that lady was walking behind us and spotted it or (Opie) would have been coyote chow,' says Barrie resident
As private-pay crackdown looms, 'executive health' clinics charge freely

As private-pay crackdown looms, 'executive health' clinics charge freely

Clinics operate by paywalling primary-care physicians behind 'block fees' for non-OHIP-covered services