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'It’s very hard on people. Like most people, we’ve been trying to turn the thermostat down,' says local senior whose gas prices rose five-fold in recent months

'Downtown Barrie is proud to support such an important cause,' says local organization

'Talk about a stress reliever,' says Shirley Sanford, owner of Sanford and Sons Emporium, which will stay put until at least May, 31, 2025

'People can die in these temperatures, so it’s important that we are open,' says John Howard Society of Simcoe-Muskoka executive director

Temperature expected to dip as low as -40 C Thursday night, Saturday morning

'Even before I was born, I had a connection to pizza. My mom had told me of the intense craving for that ooey-gooey mozzarella and salty pepperoni I made her endure,' writes food columnist

Two women from Sarnia area surrendered to police Wednesday; They are charged with causing unnecessary suffering and two counts of causing damage or injury

In the wake of a strong cold front, wind chills are expected to reach minus 35 to minus 40 tonight into Friday morning. In addition, A brief but intense snow squall will push southeastward across southern Ontario this afternoon through early this evening, Environment Canada says

County requesting another $2.49 million, or 8.5% more, for Barrie’s share of its operating and capital costs; 'This year’s budget was built with the idea of restraint through it,' says official

Police say 45-year-old woman was last seen early Wednesday morning and may have been heading to Barrie area, likely by bus, to seek housing