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Multi-award-winning country trio coming to Barrie

Multi-award-winning country trio coming to Barrie

The Washboard Union making stop at Georgian Theatre on Oct. 30 as part of Grab the Wheel and Go tour
COLUMN: Travel might be great way to beat 'premature aging'

COLUMN: Travel might be great way to beat 'premature aging'

Much-publicized new study not convincing this columnist
COLUMN: Community bowled over by sisters' fundraising prowess

COLUMN: Community bowled over by sisters' fundraising prowess

Bowling Palooza in support of Gilda's Club an example of Emily and Sarah Dahlgren's 'dedication and passion for giving back,' says columnist
Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Locals heading to Kenya to meet boys they helped get off the street

Locals heading to Kenya to meet boys they helped get off the street

Group will help set up computer lab, library and vegetable garden during visit to Life4Kids Canada’s home near Nairobi
Orillia event will shine light on life and times of Gordon Lightfoot

Orillia event will shine light on life and times of Gordon Lightfoot

Memories of Gordon Lightfoot: Stories & Music will feature Lightfoot Band
Here's what it takes to be foster-care provider

Here's what it takes to be foster-care provider

Volunteers celebrated starting Oct. 14 includes important message that more are always needed
Innisfil ideaLAB and Library to brighten town's main street this fall

Innisfil ideaLAB and Library to brighten town's main street this fall

AI project received support to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy
Security incidents show slight uptick at Barrie library branches

Security incidents show slight uptick at Barrie library branches

'It’s worth noting too that not all these incidents are … extreme,' says Barrie Public Library CEO, and can include things like smoking on city property
GTA vendors bring new choices during Diwali Festival Market

GTA vendors bring new choices during Diwali Festival Market

'We don’t have many vendors here or a shopping centre to buy Indian outfits and jewelry,' said market organizer Vimochana Attili