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Man facing multiple charges after two-vehicle crash: OPP

Man facing multiple charges after two-vehicle crash: OPP

Police say both drivers were treated at an area hospital by medical staff for minor injuries they received in the collision
COVID vaccine pop-up clinics slated for library on Thursday

COVID vaccine pop-up clinics slated for library on Thursday

There will be several pop-up clinics and GO-VAXX Bus stops in Simcoe-Muskoka region this week
Safety will ensure a night of tricks, treats, spooky fun: Police

Safety will ensure a night of tricks, treats, spooky fun: Police

'Parents need to remind kids of all ages not to run across the roads to get from house to house,' says Barrie Police official
Upcoming event aims to support, empower local women

Upcoming event aims to support, empower local women

Goal of Nov. 2 event 'is to inspire and inform women on ways that will enhance their personal health, wealth, net worth and self-worth through philanthropy'
GUEST COLUMN: County's 'broken' governance must change

GUEST COLUMN: County's 'broken' governance must change

Bradford and Innisfil should be treated 'with respect and with due consideration of our unique needs,' councillor writes
OUTDOORS: Gregarious yet nasty grackles come like plague

OUTDOORS: Gregarious yet nasty grackles come like plague

In autumn, grackles — often numbering in the thousands — converge in massive flocks to seek food in corn fields and woodlands, explains nature columnist
COLUMN: Serial hobbyist makes no apology for pursuits

COLUMN: Serial hobbyist makes no apology for pursuits

Free time of course is at a premium nowadays but finding that time could help make your life a whole lot better and is worth the effort, says columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Mother-daughter duo share special bond through karate

Mother-daughter duo share special bond through karate

'It builds confidence within yourself. This is something that has become a part of our life,' says karate mom
Georgian Manor getting 16-bed speciailized behavourial unit

Georgian Manor getting 16-bed speciailized behavourial unit

Province giving $1 million in funding to Penetanguishene facility to create unit designed for residents with complex-care needs like dementia