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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Amazing efforts' of volunteers backbone of David Busby Centre

'Amazing efforts' of volunteers backbone of David Busby Centre

'If you see someone in need, you help them. It’s important to recognize that people have a right to live, have a right to be and have dignity,' says centre volunteer
Eviction deadline passes, stress rises for Milligan's Pond tenter

Eviction deadline passes, stress rises for Milligan's Pond tenter

'I don’t think they should come under the cloak of darkness,' said woman who has been told to move her tent from Barrie park
Single-vehicle crash leads to drug trafficking charges for duo

Single-vehicle crash leads to drug trafficking charges for duo

Vehicle, with two occupants, crashed into ditch in Essa Township, prompting an investigation by police that led to multiple charges
Rovers men streaking heading into Friday night lights game

Rovers men streaking heading into Friday night lights game

Simcoe County Rovers are riding a five-game unbeaten streak into their contest against North Mississauga FC Friday night under the lights at Massie Field
Students, parents can 'Get to know Georgian' at virtual events

Students, parents can 'Get to know Georgian' at virtual events

'We’d encourage people to attend to explore their options as there’s still time to register for fall,' says official of college's July 12, Aug. 9 events
City says $24.4M project will allow Barrie to weather storm

City says $24.4M project will allow Barrie to weather storm

'We won’t see flooding of Dunlop Street like we have in the past, which ultimately protects public safety and property and helps to improve water quality,' says mayor
LETTER: Bypasses only move the problem down the road

LETTER: Bypasses only move the problem down the road

Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is not protecting the lake from an unnecessary Bradford Bypass that will harm the lake, letter writer says
Open Air Dunlop returns Saturday with lots of events, activities

Open Air Dunlop returns Saturday with lots of events, activities

Barrie's arts and culture team, markets, yoga and music are in the line up for this weekend's event in downtown Barrie
Trudeau makes brief stop in region, visits Barrie Hill Farms

Trudeau makes brief stop in region, visits Barrie Hill Farms

'It was a great day for us and the community,' said farm owner, who took the opportunity to speak to PM about local impact of Russian sanctions