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Stars shine on Mariposa Folk Festival stages (17 photos)

Stars shine on Mariposa Folk Festival stages (17 photos)

From Mavis Staples stealing the show, to The Strumbellas, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and Murray McLaughlin, Saturday was a day to remember at Mariposa
THEN AND NOW: Elephant parade was a sight to behold

THEN AND NOW: Elephant parade was a sight to behold

In 1901, the Ringling Bros., in advance of the circus show in Barrie, brought dramatic mile-long parade of wild animals, exhibits down Dunlop Street
'Comedy gold': Barrie officer takes on turkey (Video)

'Comedy gold': Barrie officer takes on turkey (Video)

Barrie man captures 'true urban turkey' playing Russian Roulette with passing cars on Letitia Street
Rijo slams pair of homers as Baycats pound visiting Kitchener

Rijo slams pair of homers as Baycats pound visiting Kitchener

Barrie's offence exploded for a 20-1 triumph over struggling Kitchener to improve to 15-9 on the season
LETTER: We need farmland; Highway 413 must be stopped

LETTER: We need farmland; Highway 413 must be stopped

'We need to save our province and the little natural land we have left,' laments Coldwater letter writer
Nine Mile Portage offers walk on the wild side (8 photos)

Nine Mile Portage offers walk on the wild side (8 photos)

The Nine Mile Portage Heritage Trail roughly follows the original overland route created by the area's early Aboriginal people
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Arctic games part of local Nunavut Day celebrations

Arctic games part of local Nunavut Day celebrations

Collingwood area residents learned about Inuit culture through games, teaching, drumming, and humour at a Nunavut Day event in Duntroon
Former MPP named president of nuclear industries association

Former MPP named president of nuclear industries association

Former Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker was recently announced as the president and CEO of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries
PLAYING FIELD: Wild day as Minnesota picks Colts forward

PLAYING FIELD: Wild day as Minnesota picks Colts forward

Hunter Haight lone member of Barrie Colts to hear his name called at this year's NHL draft in Montreal