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Trudeau 'turning his back on Canadians' by proroguing Parliament: Brassard

Trudeau 'turning his back on Canadians' by proroguing Parliament: Brassard

Political science professor says 'it's pretty obvious there is a political tinge to this and that the government needs a reset'
New 30-acre property will help group protect species at risk

New 30-acre property will help group protect species at risk

Newly acquired tract of land creates direct connection to McIsaac Wetland; Connections like this make 'all the difference to species who call this region home'
Barrie man charged with speeding, stunt driving

Barrie man charged with speeding, stunt driving

The driver was allegedly going 152 km/h in an 80 zone in Innisfil
Some 'stranded motorists' are really scam artists, OPP warns

Some 'stranded motorists' are really scam artists, OPP warns

Scammers park along 400 series highways, ramps, parking lots and pretend to be stranded and try to pawn off costume jewelry in exchange for cash
Two charged with stunt driving after speeding past OPP cruiser

Two charged with stunt driving after speeding past OPP cruiser

Police were able to track down and charge both drivers — a Tiny Township man and a Barrie man
Provincial funding allows newborn hearing checks to resume

Provincial funding allows newborn hearing checks to resume

Infant Hearing Program detects signs of early hearing loss for children
Traditional shops surf for new retail waves online

Traditional shops surf for new retail waves online

'I think online is going to be a really key part with businesses,' says Downtown Barrie BIA executive director Kelly McKenna
New COVID cases confirmed today in Barrie, Penetang

New COVID cases confirmed today in Barrie, Penetang

Region's health unit says one case is a child from Penetanguishene and the other is a Barrie man
Woman charged with impaired driving, heroin possession

Woman charged with impaired driving, heroin possession

Charges laid after Nottawasaga OPP responded to single-vehicle collision Sunday morning in Adjala-Tosorontio
Driver charged with impaired after vehicle hits police cruiser

Driver charged with impaired after vehicle hits police cruiser

Collingwood woman faces several charges after officer responded to traffic complaints regarding vehicle being driven erratically