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'Gorgeous' Orillia campus attracts prospective students to Georgian College

'Gorgeous' Orillia campus attracts prospective students to Georgian College

'Orillia is cheaper and the college offers everything other colleges seems to offer,' says parent at Open House
This oddball of the forest a valuable resource

This oddball of the forest a valuable resource

Tamarack bark contains tannin, can aid healing and is ideal for snowshoes, says outdoor columnist David Hawke
Bells of Peace ring out in Simcoe County

Bells of Peace ring out in Simcoe County

Special ceremony held Sunday evening at Military Heritage Park
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Mix of sun and cloud with a high of 5 degrees.
Kirk St. John proud of his family’s military tradition

Kirk St. John proud of his family’s military tradition

Queen's York Rangers First American Regiment described as a 'Canadian Army Primary Reserve Royal Canadian Armoured Corps regiment,' part of the 4th Canadian Division’s 32 Canadian Brigade Group
'I brought my dad with me today' (35 photos)

'I brought my dad with me today' (35 photos)

Thousands of people pack Memorial Square and line up along Dunlop Street for Remembrance Day service
Cross-country teams wrap up season at nationals

Cross-country teams wrap up season at nationals

Barrie native Michael MacInnes led the way for the Grizzlies finishing the 8-km race in a time of 29:56 to finish in 32nd place
Danny Michel plays the Temple Lounge tonight

Danny Michel plays the Temple Lounge tonight

A trip to Barrie a number of years ago made Danny Michel fall in love with the city and its people
Men's rugby team recognized for tremendous achievements

Men's rugby team recognized for tremendous achievements

Barrie native Ryan Connolly the OCAA scoring champion after leading all players with 96 points
How Bradford celebrated the end of the First World War — twice

How Bradford celebrated the end of the First World War — twice

Children clanged noisemakers while residents burned straw effigies and sang O Canada, as Bradford celebrated 'the most memorable day in the world’s history' on Nov. 11, 1918