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Barrie Sharkfest tourney ushers in economic rebound for sports tourism (6 photos)

Barrie Sharkfest tourney ushers in economic rebound for sports tourism (6 photos)

'The bonding that the girls had this weekend doing events at the hotel, (like) swimming, just doing fun things together I think is important,' says Milton mom
CONDO REPORT: Condo inventory in Barrie hits all-time low, prices continue to rise

CONDO REPORT: Condo inventory in Barrie hits all-time low, prices continue to rise

In October 2021, the average sale price for a condo apartment in Barrie was $528,605 — which is up 14% from the same time last year
Man who had 1999 murder conviction overturned dies after contracting COVID

Man who had 1999 murder conviction overturned dies after contracting COVID

'Mental illness is not a character flaw and is not a ruler by which to measure the character of a man,' says ex-wife of Bill Vanderheyden
Firefighters contain Barrie house fire to garage in busy weekend for local crews

Firefighters contain Barrie house fire to garage in busy weekend for local crews

'Crews got two people out from a ladder to the second storey so they didn’t have to go through the smoke,' Barrie's assistant deputy fire chief says of blaze on Burke Drive
Former Barrie YMCA volunteer, Special Olympian and people person returns to action

Former Barrie YMCA volunteer, Special Olympian and people person returns to action

Last few years have been tough for Trevor Knight; 'He lost his dad. He lost his job. He lost his sports. He lost everything that meant anything to him,' says mom
THEN AND NOW: Addie’s Confectionery on Essa Rd.

THEN AND NOW: Addie’s Confectionery on Essa Rd.

This pint-sized building remains a longtime and well-remembered part of Allandale’s streetscape
Santa kicks off festive season downtown

Santa kicks off festive season downtown

'At least people are getting back out again, which is nice,' says reveller
Ontario reports 741 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 741 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 590 recoveries and three deaths that occurred over the last month
Couple’s backyard becomes chipmunk paradise (6 photos)

Couple’s backyard becomes chipmunk paradise (6 photos)

Newmarket residents have plans for a series of different themes, including condos, fairy tale, and Marvel-inspired abodes
Snow squall watch in effect for Barrie and area: Environment Canada

Snow squall watch in effect for Barrie and area: Environment Canada

Squalls expected Monday through Tuesday afternoon, 15-30 cm of snow likely by Tuesday morning