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Council ready to 'wrestle' with tax increase, set service levels beginning Monday

Council ready to 'wrestle' with tax increase, set service levels beginning Monday

Mayor Jeff Lehman hopes to whittle down proposed tax increase; 'Higher taxes also make housing costs worse, and we know how serious the housing crisis is,' he says
Snow squall warning in effect: Environment Canada

Snow squall warning in effect: Environment Canada

Local snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm are expected by Saturday morning, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Don't sweat the small things.
SIU investigating after Barrie police use anti-riot weapon during 911 call

SIU investigating after Barrie police use anti-riot weapon during 911 call

SIU says Barrie police used the anti-riot weapon and conducted energy weapon on a man during a 911 call Thursday
Health-care workers facing 'torrent of hatred' over COVID public health measures, says doc

Health-care workers facing 'torrent of hatred' over COVID public health measures, says doc

'Sadly, too many physicians and others working in health care have been subjected to bullying attacks and threats of violence simply for doing our jobs,' says OMA president
It's back to school for retiring fire prevention officer

It's back to school for retiring fire prevention officer

'If I want to walk the walk and talk the talk, I want to have the background education that I’m advising young people they need to have,' says Judi Myddelton, who's retiring from Barrie Fire after 25 years
Santa Claus will make pit stop at Friday Harbour next weekend

Santa Claus will make pit stop at Friday Harbour next weekend

Event will be hosted by television personality Rick Campanelli, featuring music from Ammoye
Victim in fatal shooting described as having 'enormous, kind and loving heart'

Victim in fatal shooting described as having 'enormous, kind and loving heart'

Teen's death 'will leave an unbearable void for his family, as well as all who came to know (him) in his short life,' says obituary
Nine new COVID cases at county schools today

Nine new COVID cases at county schools today

New cases being reported today at Algonquin Ridge and Willow Landing elementary schools in Barrie
Flavour ban would push some vape users to return to regular cigarettes: study

Flavour ban would push some vape users to return to regular cigarettes: study

Concerns raised over Health Canada proposal to crack down on vaping among young people