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SPCA offers tips to keep pets safe during long-weekend fireworks

SPCA offers tips to keep pets safe during long-weekend fireworks

Unexpected loud noises and flashing lights can make pets feel anxious, and even cause them to flee and become lost
No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into Stroud home

No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into Stroud home

Police say elderly man suffered medical episode before crashing vehicle into a home off Yonge Street
Pride looking to foster 'more accepting and safer' environment

Pride looking to foster 'more accepting and safer' environment

'Pride can exist during any time of year. People aren’t only queer during one month of the year; it’s how they are every day of the year,' says Fierté Simcoe Pride president
LETTER: Township needs to put brakes on aggregate truck traffic

LETTER: Township needs to put brakes on aggregate truck traffic

Letter writer says Oro-Medonte Township staff and council need to 'stop hiding behind guidelines'
Barrie Art Club draws out Kempenfest's origin story

Barrie Art Club draws out Kempenfest's origin story

While some aspects of Kempenfest have changed, others remain exactly the same after 50 years; Popular festival at Barrie waterfront starts Friday
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Special Olympian finds groove with Barrie police fleet services

Special Olympian finds groove with Barrie police fleet services

As part of his work term, Nicholas Cunningham's duties can range from sprucing up an old hoist to helping with seasonal tire changes on more than 100 police vehicles
WE Unite seeking new board members

WE Unite seeking new board members

Organization looking for volunteers to help with 'supporting people when they need it most'
Collingwood closing in on fresh 10-year water deal with New Tec

Collingwood closing in on fresh 10-year water deal with New Tec

Collingwood would receive $6.5M payment from New Tecumseth to buy back their interest in the pipeline outside Collingwood town limits
Political newcomer sets sights on east-end council seat

Political newcomer sets sights on east-end council seat

'I am a small-time landlord, although I prefer the title of housing provider. I see myself as doing a good thing,' says Constance Elliott, who hopes to bring that experience to the council table