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Fifth annual #ITSTARTS campaign kicks off in March

Fifth annual #ITSTARTS campaign kicks off in March

Campaign aims to raise awareness about the value and importance of multiculturalism in our communities
'Meaningful moments': There are still ways to connect with people with dementia, daughter writes

'Meaningful moments': There are still ways to connect with people with dementia, daughter writes

'People living in the later stages are seen as mere husks of the person they once were... I wanted to share Mom’s story at this stage because she is still there,' Deb Jay Thomas writes in the Alzheimer Society of York Region’s book, Hearts Linked by Courage
Supply and demand: Barrie's affordable housing crunch could take years to solve

Supply and demand: Barrie's affordable housing crunch could take years to solve

'We need federal and provincial money to help to grow the supply of affordable housing for those in deepest housing need,' says mayor
Survey says! Area paramedic competes on Family Feud

Survey says! Area paramedic competes on Family Feud

The Pauls family appeared on Family Feud Canada on Feb. 9, 10 and 11
REMEMBER THIS: In 1955, Barrie police force assembled in just six weeks

REMEMBER THIS: In 1955, Barrie police force assembled in just six weeks

When Ontario Provincial Police withdrew, newly hired Police Chief Edward Tschirhart had to act quickly
Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's reported 1,185 new COVID-19 cases is down slightly from Friday
MacLaren launches new public art series using downtown Barrie windows

MacLaren launches new public art series using downtown Barrie windows

Wintertide will not only 'brighten spirits,' but will also provide support to local artists who have lost opportunities to show their work due to the pandemic, says executive director
Author dives into Britain's 'haunted' history in new book

Author dives into Britain's 'haunted' history in new book

Kyle Falcon delighted by book deal; Research revealed fascinating tie between British in First World War and supernatural universe
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Choose happy.
Here's how Grey-Bruce's arena-based vaccination clinics will operate

Here's how Grey-Bruce's arena-based vaccination clinics will operate

Grey Bruce Health Unit's hub model has the potential to administer 4,500 vaccines in a 10-hour shift of five health-care providers