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Locally trained Olympian shifts focus to auto-racing

Locally trained Olympian shifts focus to auto-racing

Elvis Stojko, who trained in Barrie under Doug Leigh, remains one of Canada’s most successful male figure skaters, but he's also gearing up for race season
Barrie musician lends helping hand to Kids Help Phone fundraiser

Barrie musician lends helping hand to Kids Help Phone fundraiser

Brigitte Eve will perform at May 7 event at Southshore Centre called Walk So Kids Can Talk
Originality on display at arts and crafts show

Originality on display at arts and crafts show

'It’s unique and it’s creative. It’s just how you get something special,' said Barrie resident Donna Douglas.
Environmentalists to host town hall to fight for Greenbelt

Environmentalists to host town hall to fight for Greenbelt

'People feel hopeless. But there is hope,' organizer of May 11 event says as province plans to open formerly protected lands for development
Garage fire contained by Barrie firefighters

Garage fire contained by Barrie firefighters

The fire broke out Saturday night in Barrie residence on Cundles Road East
'Spirit of the land': Barrie soldier reflects on Arctic mission

'Spirit of the land': Barrie soldier reflects on Arctic mission

'We have a long and proud tradition of protecting the Arctic. Being able to protect Canadian interests and Canadians means a lot,' says Cpl. Nathan Leonard
Man charged in Janeiro killing to stand trial in 2024

Man charged in Janeiro killing to stand trial in 2024

Robert MacQueen has opted for jury trial on second-degree murder charge; Young mother found stabbed to death in Dunlop Street West apartment in October 1994
THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. home has some baseball history

THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. home has some baseball history

It’s possible the sport may have been played in Barrie as far back as the 1850s, but it was Benjamin Wilson Rhinehart who formally introduced American-style ball to town, says history columnist
Mark down June 10 as the return of Open Air Dunlop

Mark down June 10 as the return of Open Air Dunlop

This summer's themes will tie into Barrie Air Show, Troubadour Festival, Canada Day, and Ethnic Mosaic Nights Festival
LETTER: Jane's Walk organizers 'get real' with affordable housing

LETTER: Jane's Walk organizers 'get real' with affordable housing

Group hosting informative stroll through Barrie's Sunnidale Park on May 5, where Simcoe County official will discuss housing affordability, homelessness strategies