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Destroyed by fire, Ebenezer church served as farming community's 'hub' (5 photos)

Destroyed by fire, Ebenezer church served as farming community's 'hub' (5 photos)

'There’s a closeness you wouldn’t get in a big city church,' says Ebenezer United Church member
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Take a second to enjoy your surroundings!
Variants inevitable without global vaccination, says Gardner

Variants inevitable without global vaccination, says Gardner

'Unfortunately, pandemics can go on a long time, and this is the pandemic of the century,' says region's medical officer of health
OPP issue warning about the '12 scams of Christmas'

OPP issue warning about the '12 scams of Christmas'

The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time of taking
Four-month TradeWorx program looks to combat homelessness

Four-month TradeWorx program looks to combat homelessness

Construction training program for women and men aged 18 to 29 starts Jan. 17; Information session set for Dec. 17
GUEST COLUMN: This holiday season, it's time to eat that cookie

GUEST COLUMN: This holiday season, it's time to eat that cookie

Registered dietitian Eve Laws provides some tips with ways to shed the guilt and self-imposed restrictions
Warminster legion makes 'heartbreaking' decision to close after 50 years (6 photos)

Warminster legion makes 'heartbreaking' decision to close after 50 years (6 photos)

'We tried different things; there is just no support. The pandemic was the final nail in the coffin,' says legion president
Homeowner in tornado zone experiencing 'very slow progress' with house repairs

Homeowner in tornado zone experiencing 'very slow progress' with house repairs

Insurance official says shortage of supplies and labourers hampering work on some south-end Barrie homes damaged by storm
Christmas food program zeroes in on women needing boost

Christmas food program zeroes in on women needing boost

Fresh Food Weekly receives more than $3,000 from Rona Barrie to buy food for women who have stayed at local shelter
REMEMBER THIS: Christmas Stories — Dinner behind bars (4 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: Christmas Stories — Dinner behind bars (4 photos)

Before 1900, jailhouse menu generally consisted of gruel and soup, along with bread, potatoes and the occasional boiled meat dish