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LETTER: Pothole-ridden Sunnidale Park entrance 'a disgrace,' says reader

LETTER: Pothole-ridden Sunnidale Park entrance 'a disgrace,' says reader

'This is the most beautiful park in the city. Visitors from out of town attending wedding receptions or other functions must be disappointed to see the condition of the parking lot'
Sudden switch to hybrid learning 'almost seems like a punishment'

Sudden switch to hybrid learning 'almost seems like a punishment'

'I think the school board should leave it the way it is,' says Barrie mom; Petition started on Thursday asking the board to reconsider
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Happiness multiplies when you share it
Move to hybrid school model 'a complete surprise' to local teachers, officials

Move to hybrid school model 'a complete surprise' to local teachers, officials

Union official urges board to use reserve funds to address 'the current crisis;' Board official says teachers 'will not be left there out on their own to figure this out'
Toronto law firm hired for advice on workplace harassment probe

Toronto law firm hired for advice on workplace harassment probe

'The contents of the legal advice would be not circulated to the member of council in question,' says city clerk
LETTER: Schools still allowed to hold, teach Judeo-Christian principles

LETTER: Schools still allowed to hold, teach Judeo-Christian principles

'Followers of these dearly held rights and principles have for far too long been silent as we stood by and watched our centres of learning become sources of humanistic teaching,' says Barrie resident
Given right conditions, blue-green algae blooms persist into the fall and even winter

Given right conditions, blue-green algae blooms persist into the fall and even winter

'Many areas in Ontario experienced record-hot temperatures in 2020 which, combined with high-intensity rainfall and with periods of calm are favourable to bloom formation,' says ministry official
Family of missing Bradford teen makes desperate plea for his safe return (VIDEO)

Family of missing Bradford teen makes desperate plea for his safe return (VIDEO)

'We love you and we miss you, please come home. Please, Siem, all of the people are worried about you. Our family loves you,' says sister
Ford stops in Barrie to promote local business, encourages people to live here

Ford stops in Barrie to promote local business, encourages people to live here

Premier holds daily press conference at Napoleon Home Comfort where he discussed details around the new Ontario Made Consumer Directory
Police vehicle rammed in south end, officers searching for suspect

Police vehicle rammed in south end, officers searching for suspect

'The cruiser was inoperable, but the officer was not physically injured,' says police official following incident on D'Ambrosio Drive