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Warden's Gala raises $45K for United Way Simcoe Muskoka

Warden's Gala raises $45K for United Way Simcoe Muskoka

Event has raised nearly $900K over 16 years
'Out of this world': New technology set to help Barrie seniors

'Out of this world': New technology set to help Barrie seniors

'To see something like that at my age is phenomenal. I saw the space station and the clouds. Just moving slow. It was very relaxing,' IOOF resident says of VR experience
Fraudsters bilked Ontarians out of $531M in 2022: OPP

Fraudsters bilked Ontarians out of $531M in 2022: OPP

On average, the OPP says seniors lose 33 per cent more than other demographics
Retired Barrie pilot flying high after $69K lottery win

Retired Barrie pilot flying high after $69K lottery win

Winning ticket purchased at Little Eleven Convenience on Yonge Street in south Barrie
Health unit holding routine vaccination clinics for youth

Health unit holding routine vaccination clinics for youth

Clinics are for school-age kids who are eligible or overdue for vaccinations
Making headway: Park Place backs city's new transit network

Making headway: Park Place backs city's new transit network

'Park Place … provides a great number of jobs and opportunities to the students of Georgian College. This transit connection will only aid in linking these two destinations,' says official
Barrie schools buzzing from Rotary grants for environmental efforts

Barrie schools buzzing from Rotary grants for environmental efforts

Projects at Cundles Heights, Eastview and Mapleview Heights include creating pollinator gardens and planting mature trees
EVERYTHING KING: Graduation can usher in harsh realities

EVERYTHING KING: Graduation can usher in harsh realities

In this week's column, Wendy wonders if commencement addresses are too encouraging and should perhaps be more grounded and sensible
Poll: Reader survey seems to show movement away from Ontario PCs

Poll: Reader survey seems to show movement away from Ontario PCs

The Greens and Liberals gained, and the Progressive Conservatives lost a few points of support, in provincial reader polls run in late April and early May compared to the first ten days of June
Week of Welcome 'strengthens overall fabric of our community'

Week of Welcome 'strengthens overall fabric of our community'

Attendees can explore and learn more about services in the area; Barrie events happening Thursday at downtown library and Sandbox Centre