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Rescue dogs from the north heading to local shelters (8 photos)

Rescue dogs from the north heading to local shelters (8 photos)

Some of the 72 dogs that have made 36-hour trip spanning 2,000 kilometres will be available for adoption at Barrie shelter
Candidate funding from Burl's Creek owners raises lobbying concerns in Oro-Medonte

Candidate funding from Burl's Creek owners raises lobbying concerns in Oro-Medonte

Citizen makes official request for township to institute registry of lobbyists; 'My choice was to either be at a significant disadvantage or to accept donations,' says mayor
Bogus bills lead to heroin, loaded gun, stolen Baycats rings

Bogus bills lead to heroin, loaded gun, stolen Baycats rings

Police were initially responding to report of counterfeit $10 bills in Penetanguishene when investigation expanded
Lancaster tapped to come back as Green Party candidate (4 photos)

Lancaster tapped to come back as Green Party candidate (4 photos)

Bear Creek teacher also ran for the Greens in 2015, finishing fourth in the Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte riding
Two Innisfil youths arrested in vandalism probe of 30 incidents

Two Innisfil youths arrested in vandalism probe of 30 incidents

Several vehicles were spray-painted on Ireton Street, Glen Cedar Crescent and McKee Court in early June
New group gives LGBTQ business community a place to meet, starting tonight

New group gives LGBTQ business community a place to meet, starting tonight

'I once believed I knew everyone in the LGBTQ and business world in Barrie. I realized through Professionals In Practice that I only know a fraction,' says founder
Sunnidale Park went from golf swings to swing sets (4 photos)

Sunnidale Park went from golf swings to swing sets (4 photos)

'A sacred place in Barrie,' Sunnidale Park was once eyed for possible residential development, but vision for park prevailed
Downey appointed attorney general in cabinet shuffle

Downey appointed attorney general in cabinet shuffle

Mulroney moves into new role overseeing transportation and francophone affairs
VIDEO: Make a Pit stop for one of these burgers

VIDEO: Make a Pit stop for one of these burgers

On this episode of What's Your Dish, we visit Burger Pit on Highway 11
Barrie joins team behind Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games

Barrie joins team behind Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games

While the bulk of the sports will be contested in Orillia, more than 900 participants will vie for medals at events hosted in Barrie