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REMEMBER THIS: Back to school, Bayfield St. style

REMEMBER THIS: Back to school, Bayfield St. style

In 1973, a state-of-the-art Sears store opened in the new Georgian Mall. Still owned at the time by Simpson-Sears Ltd., it was the first store in Canada to operate solely under the Sears name
Metrolinx admits role in 3,528L diesel spill into Kempenfelt Bay

Metrolinx admits role in 3,528L diesel spill into Kempenfelt Bay

Admission comes after initially denying leak came from Metrolinx-operated GO station
COLUMN: 'Nebulous' hospital plan cruel to seniors

COLUMN: 'Nebulous' hospital plan cruel to seniors

‘Perhaps, the cynical calculation was that they would be dead or at least not capable of voting in the next election,' columnist says of new provincial legislation
LETTER: Time to follow Medicine Hat's lead on homelessness

LETTER: Time to follow Medicine Hat's lead on homelessness

'If Medicine Hat can do it, why can the County of Simcoe not do it?' reader asks
Teen realizes dream, helps Team Ontario win national title

Teen realizes dream, helps Team Ontario win national title

'It’s something I had always dreamed of accomplishing when I was younger but never thought of it as an obtainable goal,' says Orillia lacrosse player
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Family describes Ono-O'Connor as 'astute and eloquent'

Family describes Ono-O'Connor as 'astute and eloquent'

Crash victim's father says family has been 'overwhelmed ... with the massive and generous outpouring of sympathy and support we and the other families have continued to receive'
Proceeds from Cookstown car show donated to RVH Cancer Centre

Proceeds from Cookstown car show donated to RVH Cancer Centre

The inaugural Cookstown Cancer Classic Car and Truck Show raised $6,585 for the RVH Simcoe Muskoka Cancer Centre
Students ask Blue Mountains council to forgive rescue bill

Students ask Blue Mountains council to forgive rescue bill

Hikers got stuck at bottom of an ice wall at Metcalfe Rock, called for rescue, then received bill for $1,700 each, which was reduced to $930
City confirms Metrolinx as source of recent fuel spill

City confirms Metrolinx as source of recent fuel spill

City of Barrie says 3,528 litres of diesel leaked into Kempenfelt Bay following mid-August fuel spill; 'The city will be invoicing Metrolinx for the full cost of the cleanup'