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Royal Canadian Legion celebrates 100 years of the poppy

Royal Canadian Legion celebrates 100 years of the poppy

Guelph-born Lieut.-Col. John McCrae's poem In Flanders Fields inspired the poppy campaign
Ontario reports 454 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 454 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates noted 414 recoveries and nine new deaths
Fire erupts at commercial building in Midland

Fire erupts at commercial building in Midland

Southern Georgian Bay OPP say it doesn't appear as if there are any injuries, but are asking people to avoid the area
Familiar face at city hall named general manager of infrastructure, growth

Familiar face at city hall named general manager of infrastructure, growth

Bala Araniyasundaran brings more than 30 years of experience, including last three as director of infrastructure with City of Barrie
Site plan remains under review for downtown tower project (4 photos)

Site plan remains under review for downtown tower project (4 photos)

Proposal includes six-, eight- and 20-storey buildings with 278 residential units across from the Barrie Public Library's downtown branch
Invasive species, climate change blamed for bird, fish die-offs

Invasive species, climate change blamed for bird, fish die-offs

'These types of botulism-related mortality events may become more common as we head into the uncertain world of climate change,' says NVCA ecologist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Enjoy the little things.
Glenn Howard gets another chance at Olympic glory

Glenn Howard gets another chance at Olympic glory

Local curling legend joins Team John Epping as alternate for upcoming Olympic trials in Saskatoon
Youth weigh in on climate-change priorities

Youth weigh in on climate-change priorities

Key findings show youth in Simcoe County 'overwhelmingly' want to see change in how local governments address environmental action
New poppy crosswalk gets unanimous support from local veterans

New poppy crosswalk gets unanimous support from local veterans

'This is a great thing and isn’t disrespectful at all. It helps put the light on Remembrance Day,' says Barrie legion official