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LETTER: Conservation authority says provincial concessions 'don't go nearly far enough'

LETTER: Conservation authority says provincial concessions 'don't go nearly far enough'

'We’re down to the wire and our board and staff stand firm on our call to the province to remove Schedule 6 from Bill 229,' says Wayne Emmerson
Area fire chief heading to Richmond Hill to take on new challenges

Area fire chief heading to Richmond Hill to take on new challenges

Tom Raeburn leaves at a time when Innisfil and Bradford are toying with the idea of a shared fire service
Lakehead University hosting virtual open house this week

Lakehead University hosting virtual open house this week

Wednesday's event is a chance to explore programs and chat with faculty
Advocates seek privacy rights for foster kids after age 21 so they can get 'fresh start'

Advocates seek privacy rights for foster kids after age 21 so they can get 'fresh start'

'This is really a question of human rights,' says former Barrie Crown ward Jane Kovarikova, Child Welfare Political Action Committee founder
THEN AND NOW: Downtown Allandale

THEN AND NOW: Downtown Allandale

Allandale may not have the busy commercial centre it once did, but it's still a vibrant, historic neighbourhood within Barrie
Changes to Conservation Authorities Act 'fall very short' of addressing concerns, NVCA says

Changes to Conservation Authorities Act 'fall very short' of addressing concerns, NVCA says

Additions create more delays and costs, allow minister to disregard science-based decision making in regards to development, agency says
Ontario reports 1,924 new COVID cases today, yet another record

Ontario reports 1,924 new COVID cases today, yet another record

Fifteen people have died from the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 3,772 since the pandemic began
LETTER: Tower development would 'destroy' our beautiful waterfront, says reader

LETTER: Tower development would 'destroy' our beautiful waterfront, says reader

'Should you allow this developer to build monstrous skyscrapers of 46, 39, 36, and 25 storeys, it would block out the afternoon sunshine from the lakeshore area,' says Barrie resident
Mountain bike enthusiast helps connect women’s riding groups

Mountain bike enthusiast helps connect women’s riding groups

Manda Freyman's passion for mountain biking has created opportunities for other women to take part
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Stop and smell the roses