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How would mayoral candidates fix homelessness if elected?

How would mayoral candidates fix homelessness if elected?

Affordable housing can include ownership, rental or subsidized housing, but the city’s lack of affordable housing contributes to high rents
First Run for Barrie draws thousands in support of Barrie Food Bank

First Run for Barrie draws thousands in support of Barrie Food Bank

The first ever Run For Barrie, organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, was held on Sunday at Centennial Park in support of the Barrie Food Bank
SCENE SETTER: 'Epic' journey awaits with Written in Blood

SCENE SETTER: 'Epic' journey awaits with Written in Blood

'Halloween and immersive theatre go so well together. It is truly the spirit of the season to dress up, play pretend, and experience your community in a way that may surprise you,' says creator Griffin Hewitt
THEN AND NOW: Toronto St. home housed prominent residents

THEN AND NOW: Toronto St. home housed prominent residents

School board official, grocer and reverends have all come and gone from this regency-style house in downtown Barrie since the early 1800s
Innisfil Seed Library continues to grow

Innisfil Seed Library continues to grow

Founder Bridget Indelicato hopeful that the program will continue its recent success
Fill a cruiser event surpasses goal

Fill a cruiser event surpasses goal

In what the organizer hopes to make a regular event, a donation collection including the Barrie Police easily hit its goal on Saturday
LETTER: Election tactics a sign of state of democracy

LETTER: Election tactics a sign of state of democracy

'The mood, temperament and morality of our society is in decline,' letter writer laments, but says he has confidence in police to 'deliver justice'
Colts raise banner to honour Dale Hawerchuk (6 photos)

Colts raise banner to honour Dale Hawerchuk (6 photos)

Pre-game ceremony was an emotional tribute to former NHL star and long-time Colts bench boss who passed away in 2020
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Student raises $1,400 for cancer in memory of beloved papa

Student raises $1,400 for cancer in memory of beloved papa

'I understand the pressure of all the people who have family members dealing with cancer,' says Grade 3 student whose grandfather succumbed to cancer two weeks ago