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Six area organizations receive Trillium funding

Six area organizations receive Trillium funding

Catholic Family Services, Theatre by the Bay, MacLaren Art Centre, Seasons Centre, Springwater Township and Barrie Soccer Club to share $447K in funding
South Simcoe police lay four impaired charges in 48-hour span

South Simcoe police lay four impaired charges in 48-hour span

The charges were laid between Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at 2 p.m
Ramara mayor seeking federal Conservative nomination

Ramara mayor seeking federal Conservative nomination

Basil Clarke, calling the lockdown a mistake, says fiscal responsibility, gun laws, small businesses among reasons for running
WATCH: Ontario health officials provide update on the COVID-19 pandemic

WATCH: Ontario health officials provide update on the COVID-19 pandemic

First pandemic media briefing of 2021
Longtime radio deejay holsters microphone for policing career

Longtime radio deejay holsters microphone for policing career

Darryl Mabley, the voice of KOOL FM’s afternoon show, is off to police college tomorrow to become an OPP constable
Book documents raw racism of epic road trip from 1970s (9 photos)

Book documents raw racism of epic road trip from 1970s (9 photos)

50 years ago, Gilford's Eric Whitehead and best friend Murray Jupe embarked on a five-month road trip throughout Mexico and the U.S.
Barrie police searching for woman who allegedly threatened LCBO staff

Barrie police searching for woman who allegedly threatened LCBO staff

Incident happened Dec. 29 at Cundles Road East location, police say
Ontario reports 3,270 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 3,270 new COVID cases today

Public Health Ontario is noting a rise in incidence rates, an increase in active cases, and a record rate of positive results
LETTER: Bylaw targets 'abusive' minority, say former Oro-Medonte councillors

LETTER: Bylaw targets 'abusive' minority, say former Oro-Medonte councillors

Some feel because 'council is elected and staff are public servants they are entitled to abuse, criticize and make false accusations because they pay their wages'
Barrie Colts launch 'daily meal deal' to keep staff working

Barrie Colts launch 'daily meal deal' to keep staff working

With delays around start of the OHL season, new initiative starts today and will help generate revenue to cover costs