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Downtown Barrie mural celebration taking place Nov. 19

Downtown Barrie mural celebration taking place Nov. 19

Mural on Maple Avenue building symbolizes 'hope and the promise of new possibilities'
Community Builders Awards: Barrie Public Art Committee inspires residents, connects community with the arts

Community Builders Awards: Barrie Public Art Committee inspires residents, connects community with the arts

This year’s Arts award recipient helps build a desire for artistic talent here in Barrie
Ford will go back to bargaining table if workers go back to classroom

Ford will go back to bargaining table if workers go back to classroom

Ford said during a press conference he understands his use of the notwithstanding clause is controversial, but he would 'absolutely not' have done anything differently in the education worker dispute in hindsight
Police seek answers after little boy spotted wandering near lake

Police seek answers after little boy spotted wandering near lake

Motorist called Barrie police at 7:46 a.m., after passing young child walking on the Lakeshore Drive median heading toward Minet’s Point
LETTER: Boards’ decision to close schools is 'evasion'

LETTER: Boards’ decision to close schools is 'evasion'

Letter writer believes school closures didn't meet threshold under Education Act guideline; says SCDSB and SMCDSB decision to close schools is 'evasion', 'easy way out'
WATCH: Ford offers to rescind legislation if union stops strike

WATCH: Ford offers to rescind legislation if union stops strike

Ford says province will rescind Section 33 if CUPE agrees to 'similar gesture of good faith'
OUTDOORS: Drab landscape? Try looking a little closer

OUTDOORS: Drab landscape? Try looking a little closer

'During this bleak time of the year, we are treated to a visual reprieve as a multitude of berries ... are revealed to us,' columnist explains
COLUMN: Wrestlers love chance to support Empower Simcoe

COLUMN: Wrestlers love chance to support Empower Simcoe

To be part of agency's Community Champions Fashion Show was a moment to savour, says grateful owner of Barrie wrestling organization
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Strong winds expected to last through the morning: Environment Canada

Strong winds expected to last through the morning: Environment Canada

Strong wind gusts may toss loose objects and break branches off of trees, Environment Canada says