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Resident wants stop lights at worrisome intersection in Innisfil

Resident wants stop lights at worrisome intersection in Innisfil

'It’s only a matter of time before someone has a life-altering accident or dies,' petitioner says of Big Bay Point Road and 20th Sideroad
Bogus $100 bill passed at Big Bay Point Rd. store

Bogus $100 bill passed at Big Bay Point Rd. store

Barrie police urging business owners to be aware of funny money in the coming days
Special air-quality statement issued for Simcoe-Muskoka

Special air-quality statement issued for Simcoe-Muskoka

Wildfire smoke expected in region today; air quality and visibility can fluctuate 'considerably' from hour to hour
Student from Bangladesh killed walking along Hwy. 400

Student from Bangladesh killed walking along Hwy. 400

OPP say the 20-year-old man was struck and killed while walking near the Dunlop Street exit
Police investigating Bayfield St. crash after vehicle hits tree

Police investigating Bayfield St. crash after vehicle hits tree

Police say vehicle had just left nearby fast-food restaurant when it crossed Glenwood Drive, accelerated, struck a fence and then a tree
Downtown Barrie the place to be on Canada Day

Downtown Barrie the place to be on Canada Day

From yoga and live music to walking tours and art, there's plenty to do this weekend
Free week of fishing on the line

Free week of fishing on the line

To celebrate Canada Day, fishing in Ontario will be free from July 1 to 9
LETTER: Housing first policy critical to address social issues

LETTER: Housing first policy critical to address social issues

Area man who was homeless for 13 years suggests ways to prevent and slow down the increase in people living rough
COLUMN: Leave strong mayor powers gathering dust

COLUMN: Leave strong mayor powers gathering dust

Strong mayor powers part of a strategy inflicted upon Ontarians ever since voters gave Ford and his PCs a majority government, writes reporter Bob Bruton
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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