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Helping Hands for the Homeless extends assistance to Barrie Food Bank

Helping Hands for the Homeless extends assistance to Barrie Food Bank

'Someone called me an angel the other day and I just didn’t feel that at all. This is what we should be doing, helping those who need it,' says group member
EVERYTHING KING: Sorry folks, Costner costs extra

EVERYTHING KING: Sorry folks, Costner costs extra

Yellowstone is back, but as Wendy asks in this week's column, how many streaming services can a person really afford every month?
Heavy snow possible tonight, travel advisory in effect

Heavy snow possible tonight, travel advisory in effect

Potential for snowfall to near 10 centimetres in some areas
Community Builders Awards: Ryan’s Hope carries on Ryan’s dream to help those struggling with mental health and addiction

Community Builders Awards: Ryan’s Hope carries on Ryan’s dream to help those struggling with mental health and addiction

Ryan’s Hope, the recipient of this year’s Legacy Award, was created by Ryan Nayler’s parents in honour of their son’s legacy
Police release new information about hit-and-run in south end

Police release new information about hit-and-run in south end

Barrie police say on-scene investigation determined the suspect vehicle is a grey Honda Accord that may be missing its driver's side mirror
Retired soldier helps others tackle PTSD, invisible injuries

Retired soldier helps others tackle PTSD, invisible injuries

Afghanistan veteran Ryan Mitchell is helping fellow veterans with operational stress injury by creating awareness and leading mental health programs at legions
POEM: Remembrance Day stirs up reflections on Canada

POEM: Remembrance Day stirs up reflections on Canada

Barrie resident Alastair MacLeod puts pen to paper to express his thoughts in the wake of Remembrance Day
LETTER: Someone dropped the ball on yard waste collection

LETTER: Someone dropped the ball on yard waste collection

'We need answers and we need accountability. The inability of carrying out basic services is a symptom of a far bigger problem,' says letter writer
'Respect': Military couple set to celebrate 70 years together

'Respect': Military couple set to celebrate 70 years together

Now in their 90s, Barrie's Peter and Helen Cooper met while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force; 'He had such a cute smile and he had lots of hair and was — he still is — handsome,' she says
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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