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City response continues following Thursday's tornado

City response continues following Thursday's tornado

The city issued a reminder to not enter homes that have Unsafe Orders posted and says additional resources are available for those who were affected by the tornado
Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds anyone with a furry family member not to forget about their needs to keep them safe during hot weather
'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

‘Some of these roofs could have stayed on, I think, if they were built to code,’ said tornado expert who came to Barrie to inspect the damage
Tornado-ravaged neighbourhood begins to clean up (16 photos)

Tornado-ravaged neighbourhood begins to clean up (16 photos)

Many residents, their friends and professional crews were busy Saturday assessing damage and beginning the long process of rebuilding
CF patients upset over restrictive criteria for life-saving drug

CF patients upset over restrictive criteria for life-saving drug

'It is very short-sighted and discriminatory,' says local advocate of recommended restrictions; Expert says it will create 'absurd situation'
REMEMBER THIS: The bold, bad, and beautiful of Barrie’s history (5 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: The bold, bad, and beautiful of Barrie’s history (5 photos)

To celebrate Remember This hitting a milestone of 200 articles, we look back at some of Mary Harris' favourite stories
Baycats erase big early deficit, rally to road win

Baycats erase big early deficit, rally to road win

After falling behind 5-0 through two innings, the Barrie Baycats rallied for a win in Brantford
FreshSpoke unveils program to aid Barrie tornado victims

FreshSpoke unveils program to aid Barrie tornado victims

'Our hearts go out to the families and businesses that have been impacted by the tornado,' officials says while announcing fundraiser
Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 203 new recoveries
YMCA still weighing options on new downtown Barrie location

YMCA still weighing options on new downtown Barrie location

'The new YMCA will be a great benefit to the community no matter where it is built,' says Coun. Aylwin of downtown locations under consideration