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Brassard calls nitrogen fertilizer reduction 'virtue signalling'

Brassard calls nitrogen fertilizer reduction 'virtue signalling'

The statement comes in response to the Liberal government's goal to reduce emissions from fertilizer by 30 per cent in the next 10 years
LETTER: Liberals on 'slippery slope' in fast-tracking gun ban

LETTER: Liberals on 'slippery slope' in fast-tracking gun ban

'Now the government proposes to enact a regulation to carry out the intent of a statute that has not even passed the second reading. How can that be?' letter writer asks
'Not your ordinary' couple trekking from Lake Ontario to Barrie

'Not your ordinary' couple trekking from Lake Ontario to Barrie

To mark his upcoming 70th birthday, George, along with his 82-year-old wife, will take the lengthy walk in support of the Aurora Food Pantry
OUTDOORS: Insect world hopping busy, despite the heat

OUTDOORS: Insect world hopping busy, despite the heat

There are many interesting events to discover as wildlife starts to put the wrap on another summer season, explains outdoors columnist
Shania Twain dazzles, closes Boots and Hearts (13 photos)

Shania Twain dazzles, closes Boots and Hearts (13 photos)

After the storm passed, Canada's queen of country music sang all her hits in a 90-minute set that wowed an estimated 50,000 fans at Burl's Creek
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
UPDATE: Shania Twain show at Boots and Hearts will go on

UPDATE: Shania Twain show at Boots and Hearts will go on

Burl's Creek was evacuated for about 45 minutes, but spectators were allowed back in at 9:25 p.m.; Shania Twain expected to perform her headlining show
Midland elementary teacher making big impact with students

Midland elementary teacher making big impact with students

Jessica Napier receives Impact Award for her dedication in helping students excel in math
Talisman owners say they have 'no plan' but to engage public

Talisman owners say they have 'no plan' but to engage public

When asked whether 'the next Collingwood' could be developed at the site, developer says 'the setting is completely different and the scale, it’s not even possible'
Firefighters battling large barn blaze in Essa Township

Firefighters battling large barn blaze in Essa Township

The fire is being battled by crews from several stations; officials ask people to avoid the area