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Ringing in new year more of a silent night for city police

Ringing in new year more of a silent night for city police

Barrie police dealt with one impaired driver in the south end and a teenager was arrested for being drunk in public
REMEMBER THIS: House on the move — Part One

REMEMBER THIS: House on the move — Part One

Looking back at a house which spent some 40 years on lot where it was built, and another 85 at present location, with week-long stopover right in the Five Points
COLUMN: From eye of the storm, councillor relives tornado in city's south end

COLUMN: From eye of the storm, councillor relives tornado in city's south end

'To everyone who helped and continues to help with the effects of the tornado, thank you. We see you. We appreciate you,' says Natalie Harris
COLUMN: Riepma expects more of the same in 2022, asks for patience

COLUMN: Riepma expects more of the same in 2022, asks for patience

Ward 1 councillor also hopes to see more done around absentee landlords in Barrie's east end with hiring of more enforcement officers
Mom publishes second book, helping children deal with loss and grief

Mom publishes second book, helping children deal with loss and grief

After her mother died a few years ago, Jessica Saunders wrote a book to help her children understand and cope with their Nana's death
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Year in review - In Memoriam 2021

Year in review - In Memoriam 2021

Some of the entertainers, innovators, news makers and people of note the world lost in 2021
Resilient Christmas tree stands as strong bond for tornado-affected neighbourhood

Resilient Christmas tree stands as strong bond for tornado-affected neighbourhood

'Next year, I will put a bigger tree up. It seems to bring conversation into the community,' says Succession Crescent resident
Partying hard? New Year's Eve revellers reminded not to get behind the wheel

Partying hard? New Year's Eve revellers reminded not to get behind the wheel

'It’s your whole life that’s on the line when you make that decision,' says owner of Barrie-based DD service
Barrie hospital tightening visitor restrictions

Barrie hospital tightening visitor restrictions

As of Tuesday, Jan. 4, , RVH not permitting visitors to accompany most patients for same-day surgery or outpatient procedures