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Salvage operation gets initial stamp of approval on Lockhart Rd.

Salvage operation gets initial stamp of approval on Lockhart Rd.

'That’s good news, a new industrial subdivision in our south end to help bring jobs to Barrie,' says mayor
Need some lavender? Area farm extends unlimited picking event

Need some lavender? Area farm extends unlimited picking event

Newly opened Lavender Polo Farm in East Gwillimbury extends picking festival to this weekend in support of Talk Suicide Canada
New federal riding of Collingwood-Blue Mountains considered

New federal riding of Collingwood-Blue Mountains considered

Potential new riding would encompass Grey Highlands, The Blue Mountains, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Mulmur, Essa and part of Adjala-Tosorontio
Longtime nurse hopes to keep healthy bottom line in Springwater

Longtime nurse hopes to keep healthy bottom line in Springwater

'I fought hard to keep our property tax increases below two per cent annually and I will strive to continue this trend in the future,' says Anita Moore, who's seeking re-election in Springwater's Ward 4
Mom hopes to bring 'fresh set of eyes' as Catholic trustee

Mom hopes to bring 'fresh set of eyes' as Catholic trustee

'I am not afraid to ask questions and I value accountability and transparency – that’s what you can expect from me,' says Ilona Zankovica-Rivera, who's running in Barrie Wards 6-10
Collingwood, New Tecumseth mayors sign water deal

Collingwood, New Tecumseth mayors sign water deal

Collingwood has been sending water to New Tecumseth for 22 years via pipeline
Police seize cocaine, $100K in Orillia bust

Police seize cocaine, $100K in Orillia bust

Orillia man, 20, charged in relation to Sept. 2 bust at a residence in southwest Orillia
Area residents list numerous concerns with Cundles East project

Area residents list numerous concerns with Cundles East project

'I would have to seriously consider moving if such a development would be made,' Cundles Road East resident says at public meeting
Workplace injury at Bradford farm claims life of 22-year-old man

Workplace injury at Bradford farm claims life of 22-year-old man

Worker was injured in a piece of equipment at Gwillimdale Farms and pronounced deceased at the scene, police say