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LETTER: Province using clause to 'wipe away rights' of workers

LETTER: Province using clause to 'wipe away rights' of workers

Notwithstanding clause 'was never intended to be used in a labour dispute,' says letter writer
Local mom authors children's book teaching vital life lessons

Local mom authors children's book teaching vital life lessons

'I really wanted to bring lessons that I teach my own kids into the world in the best way possible,' says author of book that will be part of an ongoing series
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
COLUMN: 'Curly' cuts his beloved locks for a good cause

COLUMN: 'Curly' cuts his beloved locks for a good cause

After five years, reporter finally cuts his flowing manes and donates it all to charity: 'a simple way to do the bare minimum for those who need our support'
Have a holly, jolly time at the Sadlon Arena this weekend

Have a holly, jolly time at the Sadlon Arena this weekend

26th annual Barrie Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, featuring more than 140 vendors, continues Sunday
'Selfless' youth pay it forward by giving away Halloween candy

'Selfless' youth pay it forward by giving away Halloween candy

After coming upon an empty candy bowl while trick or treating, Noah Chamberlain, Jonny Lafleur, and Emmett Lee dug into their bags to replenish it
Time changes persist despite experts' consensus to end daylight time

Time changes persist despite experts' consensus to end daylight time

Experts say the tradition of springing forward and falling back in time every year is taxing on individuals' health
Light Up Night looking for ‘elves’ for Nov. 26 event

Light Up Night looking for ‘elves’ for Nov. 26 event

This year's holiday event taking place Nov. 26 on the main street of Cookstown
Lehman, councillors to bid their final adieu on Monday night

Lehman, councillors to bid their final adieu on Monday night

'I don’t think my legacy is in the buildings built or awards won … it’s in how our community has changed for the better,' said Mayor Jeff Lehman
It's a girls' world at Georgian College skilled trades event

It's a girls' world at Georgian College skilled trades event

Goal of event was to educate female students about careers in trades; 'This is all about inclusivity and promoting our trades to girls'