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Deep-sea diving bubbles up in Penetanguishene author's new book

Deep-sea diving bubbles up in Penetanguishene author's new book

Penetanguishene author Kevin Firth to speak at Penetanguishene Public Library July 8
Section of Peel Street closed to traffic next week

Section of Peel Street closed to traffic next week

Drivers who usually make their way along Peel Street between Grove St E and Gunn Street will need to find an alternate route next week The city is letting residents know that Peel Street will be completely closed to traffic in that area beginning at
COLUMN: Oxen were invaluable to settlers

COLUMN: Oxen were invaluable to settlers

Oxen's strength, diet made them more favourable than horses
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Everyone's feeling something': Workshops capture Mariposa magic

'Everyone's feeling something': Workshops capture Mariposa magic

“(It’s) very, very important to maintain the focus of the Mariposa Folk Festival, which has always been the daytime stages and the collaborative workshops and emerging artists. Some people will only come for the daytime,' says festival official
Researcher uses drone to map 'incredible geo-cultural landscape'

Researcher uses drone to map 'incredible geo-cultural landscape'

Combining Indigenous history with technology is a formative step in creation of Georgian Bay Geopark that will 'educate the public about why geology is important'
Faith and fatherhood inspire author talk

Faith and fatherhood inspire author talk

Ottawa-based author Rick Prashaw will be giving a talk at the Collingwood Public Library on July 13 as part of Collingwood Pride festivities
Butter tarts jam Georgian Mall

Butter tarts jam Georgian Mall

'I’m a bit of a butter tart connoisseur. The other thing I like is maybe maple syrup in it (the filling),' said Barrie's Doug Todgham.
Local youth sailors wanted for Atlantic Challenge Canada reboot

Local youth sailors wanted for Atlantic Challenge Canada reboot

'They get the opportunity to travel internationally which is one of the better appeals,' said Atlantic Challenge Canada official
Vertical Zone team jumps over everyone to Ontario top spot

Vertical Zone team jumps over everyone to Ontario top spot

The south-end trampoline gymnastics training facility is sending athletes to Edmonton later this month for the Canadian championships