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Could water bottle fill-up stations be coming to Barrie parks?

Could water bottle fill-up stations be coming to Barrie parks?

'No one should question the integrity of this initiative in 2021,' says Coun. Mike McCann, who has proposed the plan
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Collingwood chef leaves behind legacy of food, family (5 photos)

Collingwood chef leaves behind legacy of food, family (5 photos)

Gareth Carter died July 1; ‘He was all about his kids. They defined him more than the food,’ says wife and business partner
Orillia mom says COVID-19 scare, quarantine were 'terrifying'

Orillia mom says COVID-19 scare, quarantine were 'terrifying'

'I tried to play it cool for my two kids, but I kind of lost my marbles a little bit, I was really scared,' says Orillia mother who was forced into quarantine after hospital stay
Colts forward invited to Hockey Canada's U18 summer development camp

Colts forward invited to Hockey Canada's U18 summer development camp

Hunter Haight among 45 players who will take part in camp near Calgary beginning later this month
Area marine unit becomes first OPP vessel equipped with defibrillator

Area marine unit becomes first OPP vessel equipped with defibrillator

The automated external defibrillator was donated by Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund in honour of fallen officer
RoseAnne Archibald to lead Assembly of First Nations as national chief

RoseAnne Archibald to lead Assembly of First Nations as national chief

From Taykwa Tagamou Nation, Archibald is the first woman to serve as national chief
For sale: 35,000 books and a grey-haired ghost

For sale: 35,000 books and a grey-haired ghost

Popular Rivendell Books in the Wellington Plaza on the market as owner Wendy Cahill eyes retirement; Some of the titles may surprise you
Local youth earn internships to help 'create change'

Local youth earn internships to help 'create change'

Teen excited to work with Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition 'to provide youth groups the tools they need to create the change they want to see'
Latest real estate numbers show decline in sales, rise in prices

Latest real estate numbers show decline in sales, rise in prices

The Barrie & District Association of Realtors says the decline is due to a delayed spring market experience last year