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Police seize drugs, handgun in Stayner bust

Police seize drugs, handgun in Stayner bust

Numerous charges laid after OPP say they seized loaded Glock 19 handgun, 46 rounds of ammunition, body armour, and drugs
Schools' move to eliminate Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

Schools' move to eliminate Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

'No one asked the kids how they feel about this. I’m sure if a vote was actually held, a vast majority (of parents) would want (costumes in schools),' laments parent
City clerk certifies Barrie election results

City clerk certifies Barrie election results

There were 31,604 votes cast in the election, with 40 being declined; Voter turnout in Barrie was 30.45%
Man combines scaring people, helping hospice (11 photos)

Man combines scaring people, helping hospice (11 photos)

'I have something in mind, but I kind of just go with the flow when building it. That just seems to work out for the best,' Les Zachariah says of Haunt on Higgin in west-end Barrie
Plan to create homes doesn't fly with local conservation group

Plan to create homes doesn't fly with local conservation group

More Homes Built Faster Act 'disguised as an affordable housing strategy,' says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition
VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

Foul play suspected in disappearance of 43-year-old Karen 'Karebear' Thompson
Chick-fil-A coming to city's north end early next year

Chick-fil-A coming to city's north end early next year

Controversial restaurant chain opening new location at Bayfield and Livingstone streets
Downtown Barrie going bat crazy Saturday with Open Air Dunlop

Downtown Barrie going bat crazy Saturday with Open Air Dunlop

Events on tap include creative duo Clandestinos painting the new piano at Meridian Place, as well as crafts for kids, pumpkin carving and last outdoor market of the season
Orillia man faces charges following weapons call

Orillia man faces charges following weapons call

Man barricaded himself in townhouse unit until tactical officers finally 'engaged' suspect, who was brought into custody late Monday night
Town of Innisfil hosts meeting on Orbit project tonight

Town of Innisfil hosts meeting on Orbit project tonight

The Orbit is a transit-oriented community hub planned around a new GO station on Line 6 land owned by Cortel Group