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Oro-Medonte one of Canada's top 'undiscovered destinations'

Oro-Medonte one of Canada's top 'undiscovered destinations'

'We’re getting recognized on both a national and international level,' says Glen Oro Farm official of recognition in Canadian travel guide
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Sold-out Mariposa Folk Fest hits right notes (6 photos)

Sold-out Mariposa Folk Fest hits right notes (6 photos)

'We have come for about 10 years in a row, and we're so glad to be back,' said festival visitor from Peterborough; 'It's just a lot of fun'
Oro-Medonte council did not breach code: integrity commissioner

Oro-Medonte council did not breach code: integrity commissioner

Complaint was levied after Oro-Medonte fired its integrity commissioner and reimbursed Coun. Keane for legal expenses in wake of controversy
Bayfield Mall hosting 'support the locals’ sidewalk sale Saturday

Bayfield Mall hosting 'support the locals’ sidewalk sale Saturday

'It's been rough all around and we are definitely feeling it,' says store owner of pandemic impacts on mall, shoppers
Oro-Medonte celebrates opening of fire hall, plans for another

Oro-Medonte celebrates opening of fire hall, plans for another

'This allows us to be more central and where we are quickly needed,' said fire chief of reasoning behind location and need for two new fire halls
Collision course: OPP say 4,274 crashes this year involve trucks

Collision course: OPP say 4,274 crashes this year involve trucks

Collisions account for 22 per cent of OPP-investigated fatal roadway collisions and mark a 40 per cent increase in transport truck-involved crashes, say police
Man charged after speeding, weaving through traffic on Hwy 400

Man charged after speeding, weaving through traffic on Hwy 400

Police say the 33-year-old was impaired by drugs; His licence has been suspended for 90 days and his vehicle has been impounded
Rogers outage leaves many in Barrie scrambling for service

Rogers outage leaves many in Barrie scrambling for service

'It’s definitely a little bit stress inducing,' said a Rogers customer; Local emergency officials say they are mostly not impacted by the outage
RVH enacts Code Grey in response to massive internet outage

RVH enacts Code Grey in response to massive internet outage

Most RVH systems, including phones and Meditech, are functioning normally, officials say, but there are some disruptions and patients may experience delays