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COLUMN: Some back-to-school lunch tips for picky eaters

COLUMN: Some back-to-school lunch tips for picky eaters

Involve kids with preparation to get them excited about the food in their lunches, Orillia dietitian advises
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies following 'serious' collision in Oro-Medonte

UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies following 'serious' collision in Oro-Medonte

Motorcycle rider pronounced deceased after being transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Collingwood teens donate swim-school profits to Red Cross

Collingwood teens donate swim-school profits to Red Cross

‘We love it. It’s the highlight of our summer. It doesn’t even feel like a job,’ says co-owner of The Swim Station
Mark Critch, Rick Mercer to attend Leacock Medal gala in Orillia

Mark Critch, Rick Mercer to attend Leacock Medal gala in Orillia

Two Canadian humorists are on the short list for the 2022 award
As trustee, prosecutor would like to see board hire more EAs

As trustee, prosecutor would like to see board hire more EAs

Dana Powell running for Simcoe County District School Board trustee in Barrie Wards 4-6
Incumbent school trustee says 'there is still work ahead'

Incumbent school trustee says 'there is still work ahead'

David William O'Brien, who's running for public board trustee in Barrie Wards 1-3, says more schools need to be built and educational development charge rates should be hiked
Caruso looks to promote partnerships as French-language trustee

Caruso looks to promote partnerships as French-language trustee

Saveria Caruso, who is running for school board trustee with Conseil scolaire Viamonde, says 'francophones of all origins to contribute to the vitality of the Ontario French-language community'
Hustle and bustle quiets down at Bayfield St. paramedic station

Hustle and bustle quiets down at Bayfield St. paramedic station

County paramedics 'start their day now at the Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus down on Fairview Road,' says official
Police investigating homicide in downtown Bradford

Police investigating homicide in downtown Bradford

Suspect surrendered to police and has been charged with second-degree murder; Police still trying to determine victim's identity