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Queen Elizabeth, Frank Stronach shared equestrian passion

Queen Elizabeth, Frank Stronach shared equestrian passion

On his Kentucky farm in a rare private meeting, the Magna founder says the Queen 'was like a regular person – but with a lot of grace'
Region 'a slam dunk' to become UNESCO global GeoPark

Region 'a slam dunk' to become UNESCO global GeoPark

‘Georgian Bay is one of those places that tells a lot of stories because we have 2.5 billion years of Earth history preserved on our doorstep,’ says University of Toronto geologist
REMEMBER THIS: Clothier put the rack in racket — Part 1

REMEMBER THIS: Clothier put the rack in racket — Part 1

In February 1915, fire was detected coming from the Queen's Hotel; Downtown businessman's clothing stock was damaged, necessitating a fire sale and, soon, closer inspection of the books
Manufacturing Innovation Summit returns to Barrie next month

Manufacturing Innovation Summit returns to Barrie next month

Event at Georgian College's Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre will feature keynote speaker Andrew Au
LETTER: Queen's death provides stark reminder of our mortality

LETTER: Queen's death provides stark reminder of our mortality

'On Monday, while we take our minute of silence... let's reflect on the fact that we are all mortal, and also reflect on how to make life better for those around us,' says letter writer
LETTER: Noisy vehicles getting worse every year in Barrie

LETTER: Noisy vehicles getting worse every year in Barrie

'We cannot open our windows to allow air flow due to the constant assault on our ears by loud mufflers passing by,' says downtown resident
Millions in fall construction planned for rural Innisfil roads

Millions in fall construction planned for rural Innisfil roads

A little more than $9 million in road work will begin this month in Innisifl
BIRDING: Small doesn't mean cute for pesky house wrens

BIRDING: Small doesn't mean cute for pesky house wrens

Columnist recently had bird's-eye view of house wrens, enjoying their singing; Older bird was sitting on the fence, and the small one found a good spot on a black-eyed susan flower
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Police 'will leave no stone unturned' in McKay Rd. crash probe

Police 'will leave no stone unturned' in McKay Rd. crash probe

'We recognize that the deaths of these young adults has profoundly impacted their families, friends and the community,' says Barrie police official