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Sunset Drive-In delays opening to work out 'logistics problem'

Sunset Drive-In delays opening to work out 'logistics problem'

'It is simply a logistics problem, nothing to do with the projectors, screens or anything here at the drive-in,' said GM
Heidi L. M. Jacobs wins Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour

Heidi L. M. Jacobs wins Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour

Author of Molly of the Mall earns $15,000 grand prize; Amy Spurway and Drew Hayden Taylor named runners-up for coveted humour award
Local Grade 8, Grade 12 grads to receive keepsake lawn signs today

Local Grade 8, Grade 12 grads to receive keepsake lawn signs today

'It is still important to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and the accomplishments of these graduates,' says Catholic board director
Precautions have kept virus out of local group homes, but it's been hard on clients

Precautions have kept virus out of local group homes, but it's been hard on clients

Visits have been suspended since March; 'There are some individuals who do not understand why they can’t see their loved ones ... and that’s been tough,' CEO says
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PHOTO GALLERY: Peaceful Barrie protest sends powerful message

PHOTO GALLERY: Peaceful Barrie protest sends powerful message

VIDEO: Massive crowd marches for Justice For Black Lives at peaceful protest

VIDEO: Massive crowd marches for Justice For Black Lives at peaceful protest

'The best part about this crowd is the diversity. It isn’t just the Black community that is fed up any more,' said organizer of protest that drew more than 1,000 people
Councillor hopes signs curb dangerous driving in Oro-Medonte

Councillor hopes signs curb dangerous driving in Oro-Medonte

Coun. Shawn Scott placing 'Please slow down' signs in areas where speeding and aggressive driving are prevalent
Guilty plea entered in child pornography and luring case

Guilty plea entered in child pornography and luring case

Shiva Dhanna of Innisfil pled guilty on Thursday in relation to charges of extortion and possession of child pornography among others
Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

'Virtual reality, unlike any other educational technology, provides experiential learning,' says Georgian official, noting college is ahead of the curve in VR technology