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Barrie Chamber of Commerce installs new executive team

Barrie Chamber of Commerce installs new executive team

Mayor administered oath of office at recent meeting
Swim advisory lifted at Centennial Beach

Swim advisory lifted at Centennial Beach

City says bacteriological results from samples taken Wednesday are within 'acceptable range' for recreational water use
New flag football league ready to go long in Barrie, Innisfil

New flag football league ready to go long in Barrie, Innisfil

Games will take place Friday evenings from Sept. 8 to Oct. 27 at the Innisfil YMCA and at Georgian College's J.C. Massie Field in Barrie
Alleged drunk driver found asleep at the wheel, runs from scene

Alleged drunk driver found asleep at the wheel, runs from scene

Barrie police say Mactier woman fled the scene on foot when paramedics responded to call for help at Bayfield Street parking lot
GUEST COLUMN: Greenbelt mess raises concern for farmland

GUEST COLUMN: Greenbelt mess raises concern for farmland

Controversy 'only scratches the surface of a much larger crisis looming over Ontario,' says Ontario Farmland Trust official
County, Empower Simcoe partner on new rent subsidy program

County, Empower Simcoe partner on new rent subsidy program

Subsidies of $800 to $1,000 available; 'Access to this subsidy is an important step toward individuals and families securing housing and avoiding homelessness,' says official
Suspects sought in downtown attacks involving machete, crowbar

Suspects sought in downtown attacks involving machete, crowbar

Victims suffer 'significant lacerations' following incident early Sunday morning on Dunlop Street East
Superwheel among highlight of new, old favourites at the Ex

Superwheel among highlight of new, old favourites at the Ex

Barrie-trained figure skater Elvis Stojko will also be at Coca-Cola Coliseum with new skating and acrobatic show
Cost to fix Marta Cres. water issues will be 'millions of dollars'

Cost to fix Marta Cres. water issues will be 'millions of dollars'

'Taxpayers are getting a massive bill here, based on a planning decision from a couple of decades ago,' says Barrie mayor
Could long-term care beds be coming to south Barrie?

Could long-term care beds be coming to south Barrie?

Ward 9 councillor calls Yonge Street project, near Mapleview Drive East, a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity