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Busby Centre added to Collingwood shelter program's new name

Busby Centre added to Collingwood shelter program's new name

'Our leadership and stakeholders felt it is important for consistency in both our Barrie and South Georgian Bay locations. This includes in the name,' Peddle says of new change
LETTER: Seeds of dialogue can reap farmland preservation

LETTER: Seeds of dialogue can reap farmland preservation

It's vital 'to educate people about the ... scale with which food must be grown to meet the extreme food shortage threats faced globally,' says letter writer
Fee increase leaves condo owner seeking 'more bang for my buck'

Fee increase leaves condo owner seeking 'more bang for my buck'

'I’m aware they can basically do whatever they want, whenever they want, for condo fees,' says south-end Barrie condo owner, who says she has seen 63% hike over 7 years
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
With its trails and lakeshore, Barrie is nirvana for dog walkers

With its trails and lakeshore, Barrie is nirvana for dog walkers

'It’s beautiful down here and the dogs can be social with other dogs, which we are just starting to get them used to,' says Barrie resident
Family bonds by hiding, seeking secret treasures

Family bonds by hiding, seeking secret treasures

Family has amassed following as prominent geocachers
Edwards taking a shot at Ward 2 council seat

Edwards taking a shot at Ward 2 council seat

'I believe I am able to amplify voices around me who may sometimes not speak up and have been, in essence, left voiceless,' says Shanicka Edwards, founder of Shak's World
For cyclists, all trails lead to Oro-Medonte

For cyclists, all trails lead to Oro-Medonte

'Oro-Medonte has some of the best trails and cycling opportunities in the world,' says local cycling enthusiast Andrew Watson
Police on the hunt for 'unnecessarily loud, disruptive' vehicles

Police on the hunt for 'unnecessarily loud, disruptive' vehicles

Barrie police say they will collaborate with officers from nearby police services to carry out inspections
County raises Progress Pride flag, kicks off Fierté Simcoe Pride

County raises Progress Pride flag, kicks off Fierté Simcoe Pride

County says flag's new design celebrates diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, placing greater emphasis on inclusion and progression