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Barrie Families Unite collects summer clothes for local families

Barrie Families Unite collects summer clothes for local families

'We were filling a void and fulfilling a need we were seeing arise via posts and conversations on our page,' says organizer
Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!

Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!

The idea that anyone could live comfortably and healthy simply by eating what grows in the local woodlot is a false dream, says outdoors columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Celebrate the little things
Local yoga studio owner describes recent battle with breast cancer

Local yoga studio owner describes recent battle with breast cancer

'For me right now, it’s about bringing awareness. Because a lot of people think it’s a genetic thing, and it’s not. If I can get this, anybody can get this'
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision with SUV in Innisfil

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision with SUV in Innisfil

The crash occurred at 20th Sideroad and 2nd Line in Innisfil
Warminster inventor is the straw that stirs the environmental drink

Warminster inventor is the straw that stirs the environmental drink

Brad Balas has developed stainless steel straw that is adaptable and comes with carrying case; 'It’s something people will use for years and everyone seems to love it'
News teams witness immediate devastation of Barrie Tornado 35 years ago today

News teams witness immediate devastation of Barrie Tornado 35 years ago today

Crews from local radio, television and newspapers worked through power outages and devastation to cover one of biggest news events in Barrie's history
Science, technology and communication have changed dramatically since Barrie Tornado

Science, technology and communication have changed dramatically since Barrie Tornado

Cellphone alerts and on-the-ground reports on social media can now get the word out early when there's severe weather
THEN & NOW: Barrie Jail

THEN & NOW: Barrie Jail

Known as the 'Barrie Bucket' and where five people were executed, the downtown jail closed its doors to prisoners in 2001
Local country artists hoping to prove 'Together We're Strong'

Local country artists hoping to prove 'Together We're Strong'

The new single contains footage of and is dedicated to Capt. Jennifer Casey of the Snowbirds; Goal is to raise money to support struggling artists