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Silent protest against violence, harassment coming to city hall

Silent protest against violence, harassment coming to city hall

Demonstration organizer says it's 'absolutely shocking' that elected officials aren't held to the same rules as members of the private sector
Third Age Barrie presenting series on human rights abuses

Third Age Barrie presenting series on human rights abuses

Series begins Oct. 4 with presentation from member of Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague
'Natural born leader' looks to win Oro-Medonte council seat

'Natural born leader' looks to win Oro-Medonte council seat

'I will always listen, I will always be inclusive, and I will always do what is best for our community,' says Zoe Rowe-Watson, who is seeking election in Ward 1
Business owner, advocate seeks Ward 6 seat in Oro-Medonte

Business owner, advocate seeks Ward 6 seat in Oro-Medonte

'My experiences in leadership, community engagement, and my passion would make me a strong voice and dedicated representative for Ward 6,' says Mikhaela Beerman
Candidate with deep Oro-Medonte roots seeks Ward 5 seat

Candidate with deep Oro-Medonte roots seeks Ward 5 seat

Ryan McKnight, who works at OPP Headquarters in Orillia, believes his background will help him as a councillor in Oro-Medonte Township
Disinformation, fake profiles causing real issues in Oro-Medonte

Disinformation, fake profiles causing real issues in Oro-Medonte

Current members of council, citizens groups being targeted; Mayor Harry Hughes says reality of going door to door paints a different picture
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