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Cardiac care closer to home 'a great advantage' for Muskoka residents, says doctor

Cardiac care closer to home 'a great advantage' for Muskoka residents, says doctor

'I was in the trusted hands of everyone in the system — paramedics, nurses and physicians — from South River to Barrie,' says Muskoka man
EVERYTHING KING: 'The Father' paints poignant picture of the cruel effects of Alzheimer's

EVERYTHING KING: 'The Father' paints poignant picture of the cruel effects of Alzheimer's

Memories are so important. In this week's Everything King, Wendy is reminded of the cruelty of disease that steals them away
YIMBY-ism on the rise in Barrie and across North America, says housing advocate

YIMBY-ism on the rise in Barrie and across North America, says housing advocate

'Ending homelessness is a big goal, but it’s doable and everyone has a part to play in making sure our city is affordable and inclusive for everyone who lives here,' says organizer
Adopt Me: Two adorable bunnies (adopted)

Adopt Me: Two adorable bunnies (adopted)

Both enjoy daily enrichment which includes treat/food puzzles, tunnel time and open space to explore
Barrie restaurant owner facing several sex-related charges

Barrie restaurant owner facing several sex-related charges

Police say the accused has operated a pair of fast-food franchises in south-end Barrie since 2008
Ontario reports 296 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 296 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update also includes 645 recoveries, 54 new hospitalizations, and 13 deaths 
WATCH: Ford commits $10 million over 3 years for Residential School investigations

WATCH: Ford commits $10 million over 3 years for Residential School investigations

Premier says the investigations will be 'Indigenous-led'
Oro-Medonte cannabis producer looking to hire up to 20 people

Oro-Medonte cannabis producer looking to hire up to 20 people

Carmel Pharms hosting job fair June 17; 'With increasing sales in Ontario and demand for craft product, we have purchase orders that we need to meet'
Police expand search for missing Bradford man

Police expand search for missing Bradford man

He was last seen at his home in the Colborne Street and 8th Line area at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021
LETTER: Voters will have final say on use of notwithstanding clause

LETTER: Voters will have final say on use of notwithstanding clause

Former cabinet minister reminds citizens of the 'safety valve in our democratic process' that will see voters — not the courts — rule on controversial move