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Rockin' It With Ruby gets 'funky' for World Down Syndrome Day

Rockin' It With Ruby gets 'funky' for World Down Syndrome Day

'We’re just hoping if we can change the perception for one person that we’ve made a difference,' says Barrie mom behind fundraiser to mark World Down Syndrome Day
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Homestay program helps students, families learn about other cultures

Homestay program helps students, families learn about other cultures

'I am going to cry when she leaves. I love her like she’s my own child,' says Barrie woman hosting an International student as part of MLI Homestay
Local ski hills hope Mother Nature will help extend the ski season

Local ski hills hope Mother Nature will help extend the ski season

'We’ve gone from mid-winter conditions to spring conditions in just a matter of days, really,' said ski hill operator, who hopes hills remain open for a while
War in Ukraine expected to result in 'dire' food price spike

War in Ukraine expected to result in 'dire' food price spike

'The tragic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are creating great concern and uncertainty heading into this year’s planting season,' says official
Homelessness numbers soaring in county; 50% attributed to Barrie

Homelessness numbers soaring in county; 50% attributed to Barrie

During a count taken in January, 722 people were homeless county-wide, 50% of which were in Barrie, say officials
PLAYING FIELD: Hotham hoping AAA playoffs won't be iced by COVID

PLAYING FIELD: Hotham hoping AAA playoffs won't be iced by COVID

The former NHLer dreads more cancellations; 'If that happens, all these kids will have again worked so hard for nothing,' he lamented
REMEMBER THIS: Lady in the river: Part one (4 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: Lady in the river: Part one (4 photos)

In this week's Remember This, Mary Harris begins the tale of the fortune (and misfortune) of Elizabeth Hisey
Downey running again and hoping for a repeat in BSOM

Downey running again and hoping for a repeat in BSOM

'I have a strong record of putting ideas into action, not just talking about them,' says Downey, who will be seeking re-election in June
Ontario Public Health reports 613 COVID hospitalizations, 13 deaths

Ontario Public Health reports 613 COVID hospitalizations, 13 deaths

Saturday's report included 141 patients in intensive care units who are testing positive for COVID-19