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Want to be an advocate for transgender students? Tonight's forum is for you!

Want to be an advocate for transgender students? Tonight's forum is for you!

The discussion will be hosted tonight on Zoom by Barrie's Karen Littlewood, OSSTF president and former York Region teacher
Five new textile donation bins set up around Barrie

Five new textile donation bins set up around Barrie

Proceeds from Cornerstone to Recovery’s recycling program are used to support the organization’s programs
'Unwanted' male at Barrie hotel lands in hot water with police

'Unwanted' male at Barrie hotel lands in hot water with police

Police found the male near the scene and discovered he was in possession of fentanyl; 27-year-old is facing multiple charges
Barrie man succumbs to COVID-19, health unit says

Barrie man succumbs to COVID-19, health unit says

There are just two new cases - including a person from Innisfil - reported in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday
Police investigating after body pulled from Holland River

Police investigating after body pulled from Holland River

Autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death; Police are trying to determine the man's identity
Bradford restaurant employees assaulted during Euro Cup celebrations

Bradford restaurant employees assaulted during Euro Cup celebrations

Two employees were assaulted after a group of unmasked men tried to enter the restaurant with their own cooler
Simcoe County residents will have two sets of garbage bins for a couple of months

Simcoe County residents will have two sets of garbage bins for a couple of months

County waste facilities will accept old bins for a limited time free of charge after Nov. 1; here are some ideas for repurposing old bins
Barrie man faces impaired charges after landing car in Highway 11 ditch

Barrie man faces impaired charges after landing car in Highway 11 ditch

The man was taken to hospital with what appeared to be serious injuries, but it was determined the injuries were minor, say OPP
Former Bradford high school teacher banned from teaching after inappropriate relationship with student

Former Bradford high school teacher banned from teaching after inappropriate relationship with student

'He tried to point my anxiety, depression, and any anger I had to my family, manipulating me,' student says of teacher's tactics
Local tow truck operator dies after responding to Highway 11 crash

Local tow truck operator dies after responding to Highway 11 crash

Wayne Whitechurch was transported to hospital in medical distress and was later pronounced dead