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On-street summer parking rules now in effect near waterfront

On-street summer parking rules now in effect near waterfront

City hopes parking restrictions will curb overcrowding of local parks and beaches
Possibly impaired dump-truck driver leads police on morning chase

Possibly impaired dump-truck driver leads police on morning chase

Barrie police official says driver was pulled over on Dunlop Street, but 'then decided to take off'; Peel Region man arrested in green space between Elizabeth Street and Patterson Road
Hundreds gather at vigil to grieve Collingwood homicide victim

Hundreds gather at vigil to grieve Collingwood homicide victim

Kinga (Kay) Kriston, 55, was found dead in her Georgian Meadows home June 10; Orillia man charged with first-degree murder
Rain gardens being washed away in Alcona

Rain gardens being washed away in Alcona

“I’ve probably had more calls over the last two or three years (from) people who didn’t want them,”
City workers have 'strong' strike mandate in Barrie

City workers have 'strong' strike mandate in Barrie

'We are seeking job security, appropriate staffing levels and fair compensation to help us keep up with high inflation,' says CUPE 2380 president
New gun legislation sparks spike in sales at area shop

New gun legislation sparks spike in sales at area shop

Ellwood Epps has sold more than 1,500 handguns in 10 days; 'It’s been absolutely crazy,' owner says
Group presents early Christmas gift to Barrie Food Bank

Group presents early Christmas gift to Barrie Food Bank

May Court Club of Barrie donates proceeds from Christmas in June campaign
LETTER: Residents 'disappointed' with township council over STRs

LETTER: Residents 'disappointed' with township council over STRs

'It has been five years and not one disruptive short-term rental operator has been shut down,' Oro-Medonte resident says
LETTER: Family 'lucky' to get mother into Sunset Manor

LETTER: Family 'lucky' to get mother into Sunset Manor

'I am aware of the ministry’s investigations and findings and am in direct correspondence with them as I consider their assessment overly harsh,' says Brit whose mother lives at Collingwood facility
More height but no affordable units for downtown tower project

More height but no affordable units for downtown tower project

Public meeting held Tuesday evening for plans to build 21 storeys at Sophia, McDonald and Clapperton streets