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The Gables is a 'well-kept secret' in south-end Barrie (5 photos)

The Gables is a 'well-kept secret' in south-end Barrie (5 photos)

'A lot of people who walk through here may have no idea of what The Gables was,' says local historian
Bloodied knife, box cutter and scissors found at Barrie homicide scene, officer testifies

Bloodied knife, box cutter and scissors found at Barrie homicide scene, officer testifies

'It’s essentially the most violent thing I’ve seen in 15 years,' officer tells the court on Day 3 of double-murder trial
New provincial grant geared toward tourism, travel-related small businesses

New provincial grant geared toward tourism, travel-related small businesses

'Small tourism and travel businesses are a crucial and valued part of any community, especially here in Barrie and Innisfil,' says local MPP
County provides first peek at new automated waste collection system (VIDEO)

County provides first peek at new automated waste collection system (VIDEO)

The new garbage, recycling, and organics carts will be delivered at the end of the summer for residents to start using Nov. 1
Optometrists see red as province refuses to cover eye exam costs

Optometrists see red as province refuses to cover eye exam costs

'For retired people like me who don’t have private insurance we will end up being denied the health care we need,' says county resident
Vespra St. housing project should not go ahead, says city staff report

Vespra St. housing project should not go ahead, says city staff report

'The site conditions will not allow for a quick build of the supportive housing that council and the community are seeking,' says city official
Making a difference is the best part of the job, says ICU nurse

Making a difference is the best part of the job, says ICU nurse

'Having a patient's family on Facetime while I'm in the room holding the patient's hand while they pass is the most heartbreaking thing I have ever experienced,' says Barrie resident Tessa Carvalho
Health unit confirms two COVID deaths in Barrie, one in Innisfil

Health unit confirms two COVID deaths in Barrie, one in Innisfil

In today's update, public health officials also report 16 Barrie residents among 58 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka
Tiny man wins big with $5M jackpot

Tiny man wins big with $5M jackpot

George Barber plans to use his winnings for a vacation, home renovations and to donate to some favourite charities