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First-time author pens children's book to help deal with grief

First-time author pens children's book to help deal with grief

'I didn’t just want to write a book. I wanted to write a book that could be relatable,' says Barrie resident Katrina Doucet; Book launch scheduled for Aug. 6 at Rivendell Books
Furry Friends claws out 'successful weekend' at adopt-a-thon

Furry Friends claws out 'successful weekend' at adopt-a-thon

The Furry Friends adopt-a-thon at a south end pet store has been a success and has left many people, and cats, happy.
SCENE SETTER: Indian Handcrafts returns with new album

SCENE SETTER: Indian Handcrafts returns with new album

'This time around, we are bringing some speed to the songs,' says Dan Allen; CD release party taking place July 21 at The Queens
THEN AND NOW: Former steamship had inspirational history

THEN AND NOW: Former steamship had inspirational history

Though the author has said otherwise, the Enterprise is widely believed to be one of the inspirations for the Maripose Belle in Stephen Leacock's novel Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Baycats can't hold early lead, fall to Jackfish

Baycats can't hold early lead, fall to Jackfish

After falling behind 2-0, Welland scored seven runs in a three-inning stretch in win over Barrie
Summer-long road closure coming on Collier St. starting Monday

Summer-long road closure coming on Collier St. starting Monday

Closure at Collier-Poyntz intersection tentatively in effect from 7 a.m., July 18, until 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26
Arrest made in Wasaga Beach stabbing

Arrest made in Wasaga Beach stabbing

The victim, a 20-year-old from Halton Hills, was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries
LETTER: Closed beaches should be top concern

LETTER: Closed beaches should be top concern

'The water quality is crucial, not only for our own health and well-being, but for the future health and well-being of the whole community,' says Innisfil resident
Area man sheds 'boring' life to produce comic books

Area man sheds 'boring' life to produce comic books

Everything changed for Brant Mawdsley when he picked up a copy of Captain Underpants, setting him on a creative journey that will go across Ontario this summer
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices