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'Be aware and vigilant': Oak wilt latest threat to our forests

'Be aware and vigilant': Oak wilt latest threat to our forests

'If it’s handled properly then it won’t be a serious problem, but there’s a lot of concern about oak wilt,' says Simcoe County forester
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Tick check crucial for preventing spread of Lyme disease

Tick check crucial for preventing spread of Lyme disease

Ticks survive on blood, but their bites are usually painless, which means without checking, you might not know that you've been bitten
OPP campaign aimed at street racing, vehicle mods, other issues

OPP campaign aimed at street racing, vehicle mods, other issues

Eight-week campaign begins this week to inform and educate residents in affected areas
‘Bittersweet’: New apartments rise from the ashes in Bradford

‘Bittersweet’: New apartments rise from the ashes in Bradford

‘It’s not the way anybody wants to get there, but you are essentially walking into, for all intents and purposes, a new building,’ says rep
Residents asked to take 'No Hot Pets' pledge

Residents asked to take 'No Hot Pets' pledge

Ontario SPCA urges those who see pets in cars this summer to contact Province of Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services or local police
Eye to the future: RVH, Lasik join forces to reduce wait-times

Eye to the future: RVH, Lasik join forces to reduce wait-times

'This is a huge win for not only patients requiring cataract procedures but also for all RVH surgical patients,' says Barrie hospital official
Section of Bayview Dr. closed for three days next week

Section of Bayview Dr. closed for three days next week

Bayview Drive will be closed between Big Bay Point Road and Mollard Court from July 18 to July 20
Barrie residents charged with assault after Alcona altercations

Barrie residents charged with assault after Alcona altercations

South Simcoe police say verbal altercation led to multiple assaults at a home in the area of Webster Boulevard and Innisfil Beach Road
COLUMN: 'Special' Mariposa another weekend to remember

COLUMN: 'Special' Mariposa another weekend to remember

Mariposa finds its footing following death of Gordon Lightfoot and delivers something for everyone during magical three days