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Message to Dad: Another ring on the tree, another year without you

Message to Dad: Another ring on the tree, another year without you

'You taught me how to use a chain saw without killing myself and you set a mean pace for me to keep up to when it came to splitting wood,' writes Ian McInroy
Crown calls accused murderer's account 'an evolving story of untruths, omissions and lies'

Crown calls accused murderer's account 'an evolving story of untruths, omissions and lies'

Crown attorney presents final submissions in double-murder trial; 'These were two unarmed, unprepared men who were wiped out'
Two charged in Orillia break-in, fentanyl found in washing machine

Two charged in Orillia break-in, fentanyl found in washing machine

OPP say they responded to a complaint involving two unwanted males in a residence, one brandishing a knife
Barrie police names new deputy chief of operations command

Barrie police names new deputy chief of operations command

Insp. Rich Johnston, who has been with city police since 1998, takes over new role on June 24
Barrie police inspector says systemic review already changing approach to local policing

Barrie police inspector says systemic review already changing approach to local policing

'From our external sources, we have heard they want us to humanize the Barrie police, they want to know who we are,' adds staff sergeant
Sandycove residents support shed amendment, but raise concerns over details

Sandycove residents support shed amendment, but raise concerns over details

Residents worried that proposed bylaw amendment would allow sheds that are too big, too tall, and located too close to other structures
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now preferred second dose for AstraZeneca recipients: NACI

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now preferred second dose for AstraZeneca recipients: NACI

The guidance is based on growing evidence that a second dose of an mRNA vaccine produces a stronger immune response, and because of the low but serious risk of vaccine-induced blood clots associated with getting AstraZeneca
Ten Barrie Sharks ready to take a bite out of post-secondary hockey

Ten Barrie Sharks ready to take a bite out of post-secondary hockey

'In a season unlike any before, we couldn’t be prouder of how our players persevered and worked harder than ever,' says head coach
Here's a look at some of the changes to municipal services in Springwater

Here's a look at some of the changes to municipal services in Springwater

Township appointments are strongly encouraged as staff are available on a rotating schedule