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Police investigate suspicious death at Wasaga Beach

Police investigate suspicious death at Wasaga Beach

Police say they responded to a call Sunday morning at Beach Area One; Two people have been arrested
Ontario reports 447 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 447 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update also includes 670 recoveries, 22 new hospitalizations, and four deaths
Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Students who are enrolled in a journalism program for the fall are invited to submit an essay for a chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship towards their post-secondary education
LETTER: Reader says landmark sign would 'spoil' lakeshore's ambience

LETTER: Reader says landmark sign would 'spoil' lakeshore's ambience

'If we must have a sign, there are great artists in Barrie. Why not have a design that is unique to Barrie, like the Spirit Catcher,' says resident
Bobolinks survive thanks to truce between farmers, biologists

Bobolinks survive thanks to truce between farmers, biologists

It was determined haying was putting these unique birds in peril, so a cooperative approach was developed to ensure they survive, columnist explains
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are.
Eating garlic mustard could help save the trilliums

Eating garlic mustard could help save the trilliums

Among the many invasive species in Ontario, this one has been called one of the 'most aggressive invaders'
LETTER: Action plan for missing and murdered Indigenous women falls short

LETTER: Action plan for missing and murdered Indigenous women falls short

Letter-writer says federal government plan needs funding for community security initiatives and policing enhancements, among other things
Calling green thumbs! Communities in Bloom is ready to blossom

Calling green thumbs! Communities in Bloom is ready to blossom

Residents are encouraged to plant yellow, the international colour of hope, as this year's theme is 'hope is growing,' but all colours are welcome
Growth's cost should not land at taxpayers' feet

Growth's cost should not land at taxpayers' feet

'The majority of the  growth and upgrade costs ($41.9 million annually) would be paid for by development charges,' says city official