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New Official Plan will take longer look at Barrie's future growth

New Official Plan will take longer look at Barrie's future growth

'We want to plan for responsible growth, with community input.' Michelle Banfield
REMEMBER THIS: Gunfight on the Government Dock, Part One (4 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: Gunfight on the Government Dock, Part One (4 photos)

On July 7, 1897, a detective was sitting in the train station, having a chat with a local doctor, when he spied three out-of-place characters
Ontario reports 744 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 744 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 1,242 new recoveries and 24 deaths
Orillia's Colby Barlow drafted 8th overall by OHL's Attack

Orillia's Colby Barlow drafted 8th overall by OHL's Attack

'This is something I’ve really been working for, this is a really exciting time, and I can’t wait to get started with my new team,' says power forward
Here's why we're having 'an overdose of pollen' in the region

Here's why we're having 'an overdose of pollen' in the region

A warmer spring, less frost than usual, and a 'drought like' May have all contributed, says senior climatologist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.
Hugo had a 'ruff' week, but French bulldog now on the mend

Hugo had a 'ruff' week, but French bulldog now on the mend

Innisfil couple's family pet suffered a broken jaw in three places, lost several teeth and sustained a large gash on his throat
Heat wave starting today will ignite hot, dry summer: David Brain

Heat wave starting today will ignite hot, dry summer: David Brain

'It’s going to severely affect the amount of hay you can get, how the corn grows, it will affect everything,' says farmer concerned about forecast
City police could hit record on body-cams by the end of the month

City police could hit record on body-cams by the end of the month

'We want our officers to have a true account of what occurred from their perspective and also prevent them from false allegations,' says staff sergeant
People's Party announces federal candidate for BSOM riding

People's Party announces federal candidate for BSOM riding

Chris Webb is a professional engineer and small business owner