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Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Caring for elderly pets means 'honouring the bond' created

Caring for elderly pets means 'honouring the bond' created

'To the dog, the owners are everything — guardian, teacher, playmate — and reward us with love and loyalty that few other things can,' says Barrie dog owner
Scott seeks re-election to Ward 4 in Oro-Medonte Township

Scott seeks re-election to Ward 4 in Oro-Medonte Township

'I have proven throughout my life that I am an honourable servant of the community and will continue to do so' if re-elected, says Scott
Ward 6 candidate vows 'more accountable' approach in Oro-Medonte

Ward 6 candidate vows 'more accountable' approach in Oro-Medonte

Robert Young has lived in Oro-Medonte for 20 years and says he would work to 'reach a consensus which best serves the interests of our collective community'
Ward 5 candidate hopes to remedy 'disconnect' in Oro-Medonte

Ward 5 candidate hopes to remedy 'disconnect' in Oro-Medonte

'Government, particularly the municipal level, must be inclusive of all residents,' says Gene Stein, who is seeking Ward 5 council position
Bradford boy, 13, charged with aggravated assault

Bradford boy, 13, charged with aggravated assault

Police say teen was charged after dispute with another boy; Victim remains in hospital in critical condition
Ward 4 candidate wants to unite people in Oro-Medonte

Ward 4 candidate wants to unite people in Oro-Medonte

It's vital to plan properly 'while preserving the environmental and agricultural heritage for the benefit of generations to follow,' says Peter Lavoie
Century-old military mystery lingers for Barrie woman

Century-old military mystery lingers for Barrie woman

'We heard that he was killed in France, that he had volunteered to bring in the wounded from a field and that he was bombed,' Colleen Kelly-Desrochers says of her grandfather; Barrie legion historian hosting talk Tuesday night
Step back in time at the Knock School

Step back in time at the Knock School

Many visitors often mistake the facility for an old church, but it was actually a public schoolhouse built in 1904
Organization urges people to wear blue on World Alzheimer's Day

Organization urges people to wear blue on World Alzheimer's Day

Lanterns being sold at Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County offices on Anne Street in Barrie to 'light up' Wednesday, Sept. 21