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LETTER: Protection plan for Lake Simcoe isn't working

LETTER: Protection plan for Lake Simcoe isn't working

'The public and advocacy groups like Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition deserve to have honest scientific accountability to guide policy,' resident says
BREAKING: Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

BREAKING: Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Canada has pre-ordered 20 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine
Teen struck and killed by train was saving his dog, says mother

Teen struck and killed by train was saving his dog, says mother

An 'avid animal lover,' Jen Morgan says her son Kevin was always doing little things to make her laugh; 'He was my protector'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Enjoy the little things.
Barrie Food Bank boss packing it in after decade at the helm

Barrie Food Bank boss packing it in after decade at the helm

'I never realized that being the executive director of the Barrie Food Bank would be the highlight of my entire working career and a great way to end a career,' says Peter Sundborg
Hwy. 400 closed in both directions through Barrie following separate incidents

Hwy. 400 closed in both directions through Barrie following separate incidents

Police investigating after a person fell from the Anne Street bridge; There was also an unrelated crash in the southbound lanes
Snow-kiting attracts thrill seekers to frozen local lakes (4 photos)

Snow-kiting attracts thrill seekers to frozen local lakes (4 photos)

'When you start feeling the power of the wind... it’s almost like flying. It’s a big thrill,' says avid snow-kiter of unique winter sport
‘Mr. Catholic Education’ remembered fondly for lasting impact on region's schools

‘Mr. Catholic Education’ remembered fondly for lasting impact on region's schools

'He was known as the director who had the nerve to open four high schools in one year. He stuck to his guns,' says wife Maura Bolger
League1 Ontario grants soccer franchise to Barrie, but big names missing from original bid

League1 Ontario grants soccer franchise to Barrie, but big names missing from original bid

Neither Julian de Guzman nor the Barrie Soccer Club are now involved with new franchise
Two COVID vaccine clinics opening in Barrie next week

Two COVID vaccine clinics opening in Barrie next week

Vaccines will be available by appointment only to a select group that includes seniors over the age of 85