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Barrie Transit 30-minute routes being restored

Barrie Transit 30-minute routes being restored

'We’re never going to build ridership on our bus system by cutting service, only by improving service,' says councillor
LETTER: Supreme Court ruling on extreme intoxication 'flawed'

LETTER: Supreme Court ruling on extreme intoxication 'flawed'

'The proposed use of a criminal negligence argument is also problematic as it does not take into account the level of evil an accused may demonstrate,' says letter writer
Goat's tale has happy ending; Stanley can stay at Tiny home

Goat's tale has happy ending; Stanley can stay at Tiny home

'We are all on cloud nine right now,' supporter says after township opts to accept Stanley's designation as Jo-Anne Miller's 'emotional support animal'
Council commits $400K to hotel shelter transition

Council commits $400K to hotel shelter transition

'I think we had a great discussion and are moving the needle a little bit. It’s a small amount, but it could go a long way,' says councillor
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Cycling pioneer still 'making tracks' (7 photos)

Cycling pioneer still 'making tracks' (7 photos)

Oro-Medonte senior pushed for Simcoe County Museum exhibit which showcases 'important role of Hardwood, Horseshoe, Simcoe County Forest and cycling clubs'
Fresh Air Flicks returning this summer to Innisfil

Fresh Air Flicks returning this summer to Innisfil

Free events start at 7 p.m. with music and activities and the movie begins at dusk
Canadian dish gets national tour with stop in Barrie

Canadian dish gets national tour with stop in Barrie

Smoke’s Poutinerie Rock N’ Roll Gravy Train stops in Barrie on Tuesday, July 12 as part of 36-day, coast-to-coast tour
Township's green light keeps Oro Station project on track

Township's green light keeps Oro Station project on track

'We are excited to be fully approved and turn our focus from design and engineering to construction,' says Geoffrey Campbell of automotive park
Area MP wants Canada to stop being 'money-laundering paradise'

Area MP wants Canada to stop being 'money-laundering paradise'

Simcoe North MP Adam Chambers introduces private member's bill to toughen Canada's stance on white-collar criminals and 'snow-washing'