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County to celebrate local health-care workers throughout May

County to celebrate local health-care workers throughout May

'Our county is fortunate to be served by exceptional health-care professionals who consistently provide outstanding care to our residents,' says warden
Local youth ride for free all summer with Barrie Transit program

Local youth ride for free all summer with Barrie Transit program

Barrie youth aged 12 to 16 can ride Barrie Transit for free to access recreational opportunities at the city’s recreation/community centre
'Fills my cup': Barrie cancer-care nurse surprised with provincial award

'Fills my cup': Barrie cancer-care nurse surprised with provincial award

'With oncology nursing, you want to do the best … (and this shows) you can go to a cancer centre that isn’t in Toronto and still get recognized,' says Amanda MacDonald
'All hooves accounted for' after horse trailer flips: OPP

'All hooves accounted for' after horse trailer flips: OPP

Police say horse sustained minor injuries in two-vehicle collision in New Tecumseth
Temperature rises as fire crews respond to LifeLabs picket lines

Temperature rises as fire crews respond to LifeLabs picket lines

Disruptions continue as labour struggle between LifeLabs employees and their employer drags on in Barrie
Charges laid after OPP raid two homes in drug-trafficking probe

Charges laid after OPP raid two homes in drug-trafficking probe

The OPP tactical unit was part of the raid on two homes in Wasaga Beach on April 25
'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in crash remembered

'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in crash remembered

Aven Akerman died in a single-vehicle accident near Collingwood last month. Fundraiser set up to help family grieve without 'stress of rushing back to work for financial purposes'
Organizers forced to put brakes on Midhurst soap box derby

Organizers forced to put brakes on Midhurst soap box derby

Construction on Finlay Mill Road creating unsafe conditions; 'Next year, when the area is clear, we will be in a much better position to hold the event,' says councillor
Fearing brings heartfelt folk to Burton Ave. church (6 photos)

Fearing brings heartfelt folk to Burton Ave. church (6 photos)

Stephen Fearing entertained at Burton Avenue United Church Sunday night. He is a longtime singer-songwriter, JUNO award winner, co-founder of the Canadian supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
County issues safety reminder for Emergency Preparedness Week

County issues safety reminder for Emergency Preparedness Week

From May 5 to 11, Emergency Preparedness Week is a federal-provincial-municipal initiative to promote emergency preparedness across Canada