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Barrie business remains on target despite pandemic (3 photos)

Barrie business remains on target despite pandemic (3 photos)

'We strive for realism. We have real F-5 fighter jets along with 17 or 18 other different planes ... I’ve got tunnels ... old military jeeps and personnel carriers,' says owner
Multiple recent gun incidents trigger warning from Barrie police

Multiple recent gun incidents trigger warning from Barrie police

'A firearm in the wrong hands is deadly,' says Barrie police official, who says there's no need to panic, but said citizens should be vigilant
Group hopes to further challenge county's plans for waste facility

Group hopes to further challenge county's plans for waste facility

'If the tribunal’s interpretation of what protection is supposed to look like stands, we think it’s really a slippery slope,' says Canadian Environmental Law Association
Police believe missing Georgina man could be in the area

Police believe missing Georgina man could be in the area

He was last seen at his home on March 11
Friday Harbour hosting polar bear dip for a good cause

Friday Harbour hosting polar bear dip for a good cause

Event takes place Saturday with proceeds going to Innisfil Food Bank and Christmas 4 Kids charities
Local man enjoying 'cool' $250K lottery win

Local man enjoying 'cool' $250K lottery win

'It feels good to win after playing for all these years,' says chef who plans to use the money to invest and pay some bills
Local nurses put retirement on hold to help during the pandemic

Local nurses put retirement on hold to help during the pandemic

'People just wanted to help and these health-care professionals are exactly who we needed at this time and they did not disappoint,' said vaccination clinic manager
It's official: Vaccinated travellers won't need test to enter Canada as of April 1

It's official: Vaccinated travellers won't need test to enter Canada as of April 1

Change is possible because of Canada's high vaccination rates and fewer cases of the virus being detected at the border, says health minister
Van crashes into pole on Bradford Street, driver flees scene on foot

Van crashes into pole on Bradford Street, driver flees scene on foot

'They have to replace a utility pole that was damaged. I believe it’s hanging, literally, in half,' said Peter Leon of Barrie police, noting road will be closed for several hours
Barry Ward to become Barrie's acting mayor on March 29

Barry Ward to become Barrie's acting mayor on March 29

'We have a short time built in so that I can meet with the deputy mayor and we can transition the office,' said Jeff Lehman, who is stepping aside to run as an MPP