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'Fabulous big party' will mark Leacock Medal's 75th anniversary

'Fabulous big party' will mark Leacock Medal's 75th anniversary

Events in September will recognize winners, runners-up from 2020-22; 'We’re really pulling out all the stops,' says Leacock Associates VP
Trustee election race heats up at Simcoe County school boards

Trustee election race heats up at Simcoe County school boards

On Oct. 24, 10 trustee seats will be elected for the Simcoe County District School Board, and six for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Not a great number': Barrie light on women running for council

'Not a great number': Barrie light on women running for council

'Many amazing women will not enter the political ring because they see what other female politicians have experienced,' says Coun. Natalie Harris, who calls it 'a toxic job' that has included death threats and online bullying
Morning rollover slowed traffic on Hwy. 400 (4 photos)

Morning rollover slowed traffic on Hwy. 400 (4 photos)

Cause of the crash remains under investigation
New mayor, deputy mayor on the horizon for Penetanguishene

New mayor, deputy mayor on the horizon for Penetanguishene

Mayor Doug Leroux and Deputy Mayor Anita Dubeau both opt not to seek re-election
'LaFlamme held on to her integrity,' says former longtime anchor

'LaFlamme held on to her integrity,' says former longtime anchor

'These people are good human beings, communicating with the public in a real way, and being true to their own identities and their own integrity as they go along,' says Lloyd Robertson
Sunday's heavy rainfall caused local flooding, road closures

Sunday's heavy rainfall caused local flooding, road closures

Barrie experienced flooding in some areas of the city Sunday night when about 50 millimetres of rain fell in a very short period of time
City clerk certifies candidate list for 2022 municipal election

City clerk certifies candidate list for 2022 municipal election

Finalized list includes name and date of nomination filing, as well as other contact information provided by candidate
Former Olympic sprinter to sign autographs at car show

Former Olympic sprinter to sign autographs at car show

Ben Johnson, who 'likes Orillia and (likes) getting out of the city,' will be at Muscle Mouse Auto Spa on James Street on Aug. 28