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Barrie dog parks like meet-and-greet, happy hour for canines

Barrie dog parks like meet-and-greet, happy hour for canines

'He seems to pick out the girl dogs, even though he’s fixed. And then he behaves like he’s not in the best mood, like today, and we leave,' Tucker's owner says at south-end park
Fred Grant Squares 'fun-raise' for CMHA

Fred Grant Squares 'fun-raise' for CMHA

The Fred Grant Squares supplied the musical entertainment during the four-hour event in Barrie’s downtown
County of Simcoe seeks new committee, board members

County of Simcoe seeks new committee, board members

Application deadline is Nov. 9
More details emerge around Thursday's police funeral in Barrie

More details emerge around Thursday's police funeral in Barrie

Public can observe funeral procession as it travels from Adams Funeral Home to Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home before travelling to Sadlon Arena on Bayview Drive; Exact route not announced
ONTARIO: Education workers in legal strike position in 17 days

ONTARIO: Education workers in legal strike position in 17 days

About 55,000 education workers in Ontario, such as custodians, early childhood educators and administration staff, will be in a legal strike position as of Nov. 3, union said Monday
COLUMN: Remembering the Man Who Walks Among the Stars

COLUMN: Remembering the Man Who Walks Among the Stars

Reporter pays tribute to the lessons taught to us by Gord Downie, who died five years ago from cancer
Rotary continues quest to eradicate polio with Friday fundraiser

Rotary continues quest to eradicate polio with Friday fundraiser

Community invited to don their purple outfits for Oct. 21 event at Vespra Hills Golf Club for night of food and dancing
Kungl takes over as CEO with Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County

Kungl takes over as CEO with Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County

'Ann-Marie is a known dementia champion, with a long tenure supporting Alzheimer Society efforts,' says organization
OPP covering Innisfil, Bradford later this week for police funeral

OPP covering Innisfil, Bradford later this week for police funeral

Between 7 a.m. on Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Friday, OPP officers will respond to calls for service within South Simcoe police jurisdiction
Who's playing ball? Candidate proposes stadium at Queen's Park

Who's playing ball? Candidate proposes stadium at Queen's Park

'We need to create a downtown buzz, a place where people can mix, mingle and connect,' Gerry Marshall says of proposed multi-use facility