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Developer's new plan for old Barrie Central site could put second phase in play (4 photos)

Developer's new plan for old Barrie Central site could put second phase in play (4 photos)

'The end of Dunlop Street has been kind of abandoned over the years and I think this will be a nice addition to it,' says nearby resident
Howard rink heading back to Brier after winning 18th Ontario Tankard

Howard rink heading back to Brier after winning 18th Ontario Tankard

Penetanguishene-based team defeated John Epping's rink for chance to wear Ontario's colours at next month's Canadian championship
'Apparent shooting' leads to heavy police presence around Bayfield, Grove

'Apparent shooting' leads to heavy police presence around Bayfield, Grove

Simcoe County paramedics say they transported two people to hospital; Police say victims suffered 'serious' injuries
City says new Stormwater Climate Action Fund will help push back against climate change

City says new Stormwater Climate Action Fund will help push back against climate change

City of Barrie owns stormwater infrastructure assets valued at more than $1 billion
Long-term care residents receive activity kits to keep busy, engaged

Long-term care residents receive activity kits to keep busy, engaged

'During these restrictive periods (due to COVID), we saw persons living with dementia experience greater cognitive decline,' says Alzheimer Society official
Trumpeter swan's greatest advocate passes away at 98

Trumpeter swan's greatest advocate passes away at 98

Harry Lumsden became Member of the Order of Canada in 2004 for outstanding contribution to wildlife management and conservation
'This is just the beginning': Pop-ups could pave way for permanent market plan

'This is just the beginning': Pop-ups could pave way for permanent market plan

Barrie Bayside Market Area involves converting Maple Avenue transit terminal to a year-round market, and constructing new Barrie Farmers’ Market building nearby
Federal government lightens travel restrictions in time for March break

Federal government lightens travel restrictions in time for March break

Travellers can opt for rapid antigen test, but they will have to be administered by a lab or healthcare provider, says federal health minister
Oro-Medonte senior handed 6-year sentence in fatal shooting

Oro-Medonte senior handed 6-year sentence in fatal shooting

'This is a case of someone who not only should have known better, but did know better,' says judge
Colts forward tapped to play in upcoming Top Prospects Game

Colts forward tapped to play in upcoming Top Prospects Game

Seventeen-year-old Hunter Haight has 13 goals and nine assists for 22 points in 35 games this season in the OHL