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Lockdowns at superjail prompt small-scale hunger strike

Lockdowns at superjail prompt small-scale hunger strike

Union head confirmed hunger strike in one of 40 units at Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene, speculating continued staffing shortages as a potential cause
Homemade explosives set off at Upper Canada Mall

Homemade explosives set off at Upper Canada Mall

Police say device was placed in a planter box in the food court
Sasquatch sighting in Simcoe County? Now you know who to call

Sasquatch sighting in Simcoe County? Now you know who to call

'Truthfully, even the biggest skeptics are fascinated with sasquatch, so it really does attract people from all walks of life,' says Sasquatch Society founder
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Helping people always good career move

Helping people always good career move

'For our medical first-responder unit, there are people who join who are looking for careers within firefighting or being paramedics and police officers,' says St. John Ambulance official
Mayor's race getting higher profile in Barrie

Mayor's race getting higher profile in Barrie

'I believe it’s going to affect all of us, in my opinion,' candidate Rob Haverson says of deputy mayor seeking top political job
County receives grants to support seniors

County receives grants to support seniors

Funding will go toward purchase of interactive motion systems
Comfort Keepers celebrating National Day of Joy in Barrie

Comfort Keepers celebrating National Day of Joy in Barrie

Home-care company hosting Sundae Fun Day June 29
Mural is puzzling view of east-end Barrie from on high

Mural is puzzling view of east-end Barrie from on high

'I took a whole bunch of screenshots from Google Earth and stitched together a high-resolution image of the east end of Barrie,' says artist Andrew Maize
All aboard! Orillia to celebrate 40 years of Rotary Train

All aboard! Orillia to celebrate 40 years of Rotary Train

Unique attraction at Couchiching Beach Park is 'something people think of when they think of Orillia,' says Rotary Club's local president