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'Really inappropriate': Lehman, Harvey square off over mayor's former principal secretary

'Really inappropriate': Lehman, Harvey square off over mayor's former principal secretary

'While I understand you may want to at this time cast aspersions on their work, that’s not appropriate,' mayor says
CHEF'S TABLE: Celebrating a pub staple — the mighty chicken wing

CHEF'S TABLE: Celebrating a pub staple — the mighty chicken wing

Food columnist reflects on history of popular pub fare; 'Find your favourite spot and raise a pint and down a pound'
Shelley takes reins as new chief executive at United Way Simcoe Muskoka

Shelley takes reins as new chief executive at United Way Simcoe Muskoka

Brian Shelley comes to United Way from YMCA Simcoe Muskoka and brings over 20 years of not-for-profit leadership experience to new role
Freezing rain warning in effect for Barrie region

Freezing rain warning in effect for Barrie region

Mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow will change to rain late this afternoon or early this evening
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival returns this weekend after 2-year hiatus

Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival returns this weekend after 2-year hiatus

'Not only is it a celebration of spring, but it’s also a way to celebrate the Canadian heritage of maple syrup production,' says NVCA official
Province reports 12 more deaths, 94 COVID patients on ventilators

Province reports 12 more deaths, 94 COVID patients on ventilators

2,814 new cases confirmed through lab testing for today's update
Expect delays on Hwy. 26 near Stayner as crews remove dump truck from ditch (update)

Expect delays on Hwy. 26 near Stayner as crews remove dump truck from ditch (update)

Intermittent closures will take place between Centre Line Road and Sideroad 3/4 Sunnidale in Clearview Township, west of Barrie
Health unit, school boards offer catch-up clinics for routine immunizations

Health unit, school boards offer catch-up clinics for routine immunizations

Hepatitis B, Meningococcal Conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV-9) vaccines available
LETTER: Invoking no-fly zone over Ukraine 'may be rather rash'

LETTER: Invoking no-fly zone over Ukraine 'may be rather rash'

'No one wants a war, that may be our fate, but I also believe it’s God’s will that we work toward peace,' says Innisfil resident