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REMEMBER THIS: 'Little waif' left on Collier St. doorstep

REMEMBER THIS: 'Little waif' left on Collier St. doorstep

It's not surprising women of the past, who found themselves pregnant and unmarried, were terrified of what was to come and were forced into desperate measures, writes Mary Harris
Baycats best Cardinals in close game

Baycats best Cardinals in close game

Road win improves Barrie's record to 6-5
Area farmers' markets growing, thriving (10 photos)

Area farmers' markets growing, thriving (10 photos)

'We could not have asked for a better start to the outdoor season,' says ODAS Park Farmers’ Market official, noting 'everyone is having a great start'
GARDENING: It's OK to be a 'deadhead' in June

GARDENING: It's OK to be a 'deadhead' in June

There's lots to be done in your garden this month, master gardener John Hethrington helps organize the work with monthly to-do list
LETTER: Reader says luxury vehicle owners should pay more tax

LETTER: Reader says luxury vehicle owners should pay more tax

'Sorry, Mr. Brassard, but I am finding it hard to squeeze out a tear of sympathy for folk who might have to emit less carbon dioxide by downsizing a little,' says letter writer
LETTER: Beef with luxury tax shows Tories are 'out of touch'

LETTER: Beef with luxury tax shows Tories are 'out of touch'

'I can assure you that the owners of $100,000 cars and $250,000 boats are in better shape to pay a bit more tax than I am,' says letter writer
Daytripping: Bruce's Caves offer glimpse into the past

Daytripping: Bruce's Caves offer glimpse into the past

Collection of caverns and hollows in Niagara Escarpment cliffs, Bruce’s Caves an impressive natural feature, with their gaping mouths leading into shadowy recesses
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Township won't allow minor variance in ongoing goat saga

Township won't allow minor variance in ongoing goat saga

Stanley has been Jo-Anne Miller's pet since the day she rescued him last year as a six-week-old kid from a dairy farm near Craighurst
Barrie residents among 11 charged in drug, weapons bust

Barrie residents among 11 charged in drug, weapons bust

Police lay 104 charges in Project Holcus drug-trafficking investigation