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County council lands on 215 units for Rose St. housing project

County council lands on 215 units for Rose St. housing project

'We can prove to the residents around the areas that we can build these kind of complexes without having any social stigma to them,' said county councillor.
‘Massive cavity’ causes congestion on Highway 400 in Bradford

‘Massive cavity’ causes congestion on Highway 400 in Bradford

Additional lane closure needed to repair a sinkhole just north of Line 5
EVERYTHING KING: Me, Me, Me

EVERYTHING KING: Me, Me, Me

Me, Myself and I. In this week's Everything King, Wendy wonders if we are all getting too self-absorbed for our own good
Barrie man charged with impaired operation in Innisfil

Barrie man charged with impaired operation in Innisfil

Charge laid after officer noticed vehicle being driven erratically
Barenaked Ladies, Lord of the Dance coming to Casino Rama

Barenaked Ladies, Lord of the Dance coming to Casino Rama

Lord of the Dance celebrating 25th anniversary; Barenaked Ladies bringing holiday show to Rama
'Snob-free' opera experience comes to Georgian Theatre this fall

'Snob-free' opera experience comes to Georgian Theatre this fall

'Ruckus! on the Road: An Opera Revue Tour' comes to Barrie on Oct. 26
County Rd. 53 closure takes effect next week for roundabout work

County Rd. 53 closure takes effect next week for roundabout work

Full closure of Carson Road and Seadon Road anticipated in September 2023, north of Barrie
LETTER: People treating Gables like dog off-leash park

LETTER: People treating Gables like dog off-leash park

'On numerous occasions, I've had unleashed dogs bark at me, run at me, jump on me, and/or block my path,' says letter writer
Red Sox take down Baycats

Red Sox take down Baycats

The Baycats fell to 23-11
OUTDOORS: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

OUTDOORS: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

Hornets were so busy 'with their nectar and pollen gathering that a slow-moving giant was of little concern to them,' says columnist, who took a hands-off approach to problem