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Downey lets out sigh of relief, expletive following close win

Downey lets out sigh of relief, expletive following close win

'A win is a f--king win,' Downey said when he stepped up to the podium at Vespra Hills Golf Club just outside the Barrie city limits
Applications being accepted for 2SLGBTQ+ Arts Jam

Applications being accepted for 2SLGBTQ+ Arts Jam

Gilbert Centre and safeword accepting applications for online arts residency and mentorship program called the 2SLGBTQ+ Arts Jam
Groups plan to keep Lake Simcoe's health in the spotlight

Groups plan to keep Lake Simcoe's health in the spotlight

'The results of the election have not changed our will to share our knowledge and concerns for the betterment of the lake, our farmland, wetlands and community health,' groups says in joint statement
Ontario COVID cases, deaths, hospitalizations on steady decline

Ontario COVID cases, deaths, hospitalizations on steady decline

6,033 cases confirmed last week, which is less than half the 14,086 confirmed in the first week of May
Driver caught going 169 km/h in 80 zone: OPP

Driver caught going 169 km/h in 80 zone: OPP

OPP officer stops three vehicles travelling at high speeds in Springwater, Clearview townships
Surging Rovers expect big crowds at Saturday's doubleheader

Surging Rovers expect big crowds at Saturday's doubleheader

An impressive season thus far, the Simcoe County Rovers get ready for a big weekend for the game of soccer locally.
Stanley the goat, owner will not be forced apart — for now

Stanley the goat, owner will not be forced apart — for now

Friends helping Jo-Anne Miller keep her pet and emotional support animal plan to file minor variance with Tiny Township
NDP, Liberal candidates vow to remain active in community

NDP, Liberal candidates vow to remain active in community

Doug Downey 'will hear my voice loudly,' vows BSOM NDP candidate
Khanjin has plenty on to-do list entering second term

Khanjin has plenty on to-do list entering second term

'The cost of living is going up and they want to see a government — like our strong, majority Progressive Conservative government — that is going to look after them,' Khanjin says following big win
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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