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Ward questions who's to blame for approved, unbuilt homes in Barrie

Ward questions who's to blame for approved, unbuilt homes in Barrie

'It is hard to argue the problem rests with the city’s approval process,' says acting mayor
Up to 90 km/h winds expected today: Environment Canada

Up to 90 km/h winds expected today: Environment Canada

Utility outages are possible, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Shame belongs to the perpetrator': Victim speaks out after having publication ban lifted

'Shame belongs to the perpetrator': Victim speaks out after having publication ban lifted

'I carried so much shame for so long, feeling like I had done something wrong or it was my fault,' says Springwater woman
No league title for Sharks, but women's team still hopes to take bite out of provincials

No league title for Sharks, but women's team still hopes to take bite out of provincials

'We were the youngest team going into the playoffs, we grabbed a couple of wins and played late in the second day, which is a success,' says head coach
Painswick Park pickleball plan approved by council

Painswick Park pickleball plan approved by council

Total cost is $1.9 million, plus $25,480 annually to maintain and operate, beginning in 2024
Waterfront gazebo no longer back-up plan for breakfast program to help city's homeless

Waterfront gazebo no longer back-up plan for breakfast program to help city's homeless

'Ultimately, the goal is to find a permanent home for Ryan’s Hope,' says Coun. Natalie Harrie
Wasaga Beach resident facing impaired, stunt-driving charges

Wasaga Beach resident facing impaired, stunt-driving charges

Police say vehicle was clocked at 65 km/h over speed limit in the area of Highway 26 and Atkinson Road in Springwater
OMHA investigates alleged racist incident involving Alliston-based team

OMHA investigates alleged racist incident involving Alliston-based team

Team called out for placing banana on arena glass, while parent says fruit was mascot and not meant to target anyone
Georgian College contributing to Ukraine emergency fund

Georgian College contributing to Ukraine emergency fund

'This fund is one small way we can help,' says college president