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Fall has arrived, so here are some tips for closing up the cottage

Fall has arrived, so here are some tips for closing up the cottage

Pipes and other water appliances should be drained to avoid freezing and/or bursting; Disconnect all appliances
Thornton singer-songwriter appreciates 'therapeutic' qualities of making music

Thornton singer-songwriter appreciates 'therapeutic' qualities of making music

'I grew up with two very retro-styled genres, and I think that actually had a huge impact on my sound,' says Francesca Panetta, who describes her music as 'pop folk with a bit of a country flare'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Make today amazing
Three drivers face stunt driving charges, all stopped by same officer

Three drivers face stunt driving charges, all stopped by same officer

All three drivers were stopped withing a 24-hour period
Christian Island cottager cries foul over BFN restrictions

Christian Island cottager cries foul over BFN restrictions

Cottager says they're being forced to leave island early with 'summertime lease' policy, but chief says restrictions in place due to COVID
City's new recycling program could become more costly with less service

City's new recycling program could become more costly with less service

With recyclables becoming the producers’ responsibility, pick-up could be pushed to every other week, but cost ramifications remain foggy
Activists, MP say Trudeau failed to act on MMIWG, but will he act now?

Activists, MP say Trudeau failed to act on MMIWG, but will he act now?

'I believe the timing is very critical right now, where the government does need to act and pay attention,' says Native Women’s Association of Canada CEO
'X' marks the spot this weekend for treasure hunters in Bradford

'X' marks the spot this weekend for treasure hunters in Bradford

Curbside Treasure Hunt an easy way to keep unwanted items out of the landfill and give that used sofa, TV set or lamp a new home
Culture Days gets rolling in Barrie

Culture Days gets rolling in Barrie

This year’s theme is Re:Imagine and invites participants to envision what post-pandemic world could look like; Culture Days runs until Oct. 24
Registration for city's recreation programs opens Sept. 28

Registration for city's recreation programs opens Sept. 28

Dance classes, swimming lessons and fitness programs will be available for all ages and abilities