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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Federal MPs have 'blood on their hands'

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Federal MPs have 'blood on their hands'

Episode 8 of the podcast: As the toxic drug crisis continues to kill more Canadians than ever, a Barrie woman who lost her son to overdose cannot fathom why so many politicians voted against Bill C-216
Canadian Open swings into action Thursday

Canadian Open swings into action Thursday

'The last two years have not gone the way we would have wanted, but we are now back in a big way,' says tournament director
Volunteer firefighters breaking out sponges for charity car wash

Volunteer firefighters breaking out sponges for charity car wash

South Springwater Fire Fighters Association will be 'on scene' Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Bayfield Street parking lot
Oro-Medonte private school opening second location

Oro-Medonte private school opening second location

Opening for the 2022-23 school year, non-profit Brookstone Academy's second location will be at Eady Community Hall; Pair of open houses scheduled for next week
Downey-Lehman race much closer than originally appeared

Downey-Lehman race much closer than originally appeared

Downey's margin of victory was initially pegged at 609 votes, but official results now place the figure at 296
Self-storage could pack vacant space in Bayfield Mall

Self-storage could pack vacant space in Bayfield Mall

'The development will involve primarily internal renovations with minor exterior facade improvements,' says planning consultant
Barrie native wins OHL award for officiating

Barrie native wins OHL award for officiating

Mike Hamilton recognized with Ken Bodendistel Character Award for Officials
Ontario to let masking rules for transit, hospital visits expire

Ontario to let masking rules for transit, hospital visits expire

Rules requiring that people wear masks on public transit and most healthcare settings will expire at midnight on Saturday, but rules remain for long-term care/retirement homes
Orillia library encounters 'hatred' for hosting drag-queen event

Orillia library encounters 'hatred' for hosting drag-queen event

'I have no issue with people disagreeing with things that we do. What I have an issue with is meanness and cruelty,' says library CEO
Glowing Hearts needs community support for backpack drive

Glowing Hearts needs community support for backpack drive

Donation bins being placed around Barrie to collect school supplies