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Furry Friends finds new homes for 43 cats; 'We would call that a good weekend'

Furry Friends finds new homes for 43 cats; 'We would call that a good weekend'

'She’s just a beautiful cat — she’s so pretty and deserves a good home,' says Noodles' new owner
'It’s not just plans anymore': Downtown residential development becoming reality (5 photos)

'It’s not just plans anymore': Downtown residential development becoming reality (5 photos)

'After decades of Barrie trying to attract large-scale investment to our downtown, we are now seeing it,' says Barrie mayor
Business owners eager to 'walk the walk' in downtown Barrie

Business owners eager to 'walk the walk' in downtown Barrie

'It’s not just about the building; it’s about the environment down there and I think that Barrie, downtown, has great potential for that,' says property manager
THEN AND NOW: Arthur Smith's return coincides with dramatic municipal changes

THEN AND NOW: Arthur Smith's return coincides with dramatic municipal changes

Though he left Barrie for a period of time, Smith returned to the city in 1915 and served as town clerk and treasurer
Testing captures 1,787 new COVID cases

Testing captures 1,787 new COVID cases

Sunday's report included 17 new deaths and 1,645 recoveries
LETTER: Cost of controlling invasive phragmites threatens municipal budgets

LETTER: Cost of controlling invasive phragmites threatens municipal budgets

'The dense roots impact municipal infrastructure by clogging drains, ditches and culverts causing road flooding and related damage,' Springwater resident says
100 km/h wind gusts possible beginning late this morning

100 km/h wind gusts possible beginning late this morning

Strong winds are expected to develop ahead of a cold front moving into the area
Checkmate! National chess tournament making moves into Collingwood

Checkmate! National chess tournament making moves into Collingwood

New tournament coming to Collingwood May 7 and 8; organizer hopes to attract national grandmasters
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Port McNicoll woman shares love of nature (5 photos)

Port McNicoll woman shares love of nature (5 photos)

Nadine Woods and her family have placed three Nature Gratitude boxes throughout community to allow others to share why they're grateful