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Should we look? Prof helps shed light on atrocity photography

Should we look? Prof helps shed light on atrocity photography

'It’s really important to consider who took the photograph, who was the intended audience, and what that might mean,' said professor, author Valerie Hébert
Online voting begins Aug. 1 for Canada-wide lake photo challenge

Online voting begins Aug. 1 for Canada-wide lake photo challenge

You can help choose a winning photograph in each category in Living Lakes Canada’s 3rd annual photo challenge
Automated speed enforcement cameras get green light in Barrie

Automated speed enforcement cameras get green light in Barrie

'Along with community policing efforts, speed enforcement cameras are a useful tool to help us keep our pedestrians and drivers safe,' says mayor
Botched attempted robbery in downtown Orillia lands duo in jail

Botched attempted robbery in downtown Orillia lands duo in jail

One person was injured after attempting to steal a vehicle; two people from Orillia are each facing multiple charges, say OPP
Child-care operator charged with human trafficking awaits bail hearing

Child-care operator charged with human trafficking awaits bail hearing

Amber Maloney, 36, scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday, Aug. 2
Officer, passenger in other vehicle injured in cruiser crash

Officer, passenger in other vehicle injured in cruiser crash

Barrie man, 24, charged with obstructing police and impaired driving after becoming 'unco-operative with the investigating officers'
Section of John St. will be closed beginning Aug. 8

Section of John St. will be closed beginning Aug. 8

Closure,  between Bradford and Innisfil streets, part of reconstruction work taking place until December
Baycats chip away at Royals en route to 9-4 win

Baycats chip away at Royals en route to 9-4 win

Baycats now 21-10 on the season and visit Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night
OUTDOORS: Oh deer! Beware and be careful on local roads

OUTDOORS: Oh deer! Beware and be careful on local roads

'Larger mammals, such as deer, moose and bear, pose real threats to both your vehicle and your personal well-being,' warns nature columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices