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Thousands make pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine every year

Thousands make pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine every year

'It is difficult to deeply understand one’s identity as a Canadian without coming to this shrine and the area,' says Jesuit scholar
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Penetang has ‘deepest story’ of Georgian Bay, says Geopark group

Penetang has ‘deepest story’ of Georgian Bay, says Geopark group

‘Largest, most ambitious UNESCO Geopark that’s been undertaken in the world’ presented to Penetanguishene politicians
'Let's learn': Magician ready to dazzle Barrie audience

'Let's learn': Magician ready to dazzle Barrie audience

During the show, attendees can expect to be dazzled by a variety of illusions, including card tricks, mentalism, and comedy
No Mow May? Yeah, maybe not in Ontario, says grass expert

No Mow May? Yeah, maybe not in Ontario, says grass expert

Providing four-week source of pollen, which is unlikely to actually produce significant amount of food, called short-sighted and unlikely to benefit the urban ecosystem
Hundreds attend Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival despite the weather

Hundreds attend Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival despite the weather

The event included booths selling birdhouses, pastry, jewelry, clothing, military surplus clothing, pancakes and, of course, maple syrup
Lightfoot tribute coming to Orillia will 'thrill fans'

Lightfoot tribute coming to Orillia will 'thrill fans'

Concert captures 'magic of Lightfoot's live performances ... with fascinating stories, facts and anecdotes that pay homage to this iconic Canadian singer-songwriter'
ER wait-times at county hospitals hover around Ontario average

ER wait-times at county hospitals hover around Ontario average

'It’s not unusual to be a large regional centre and have a wait-time of around two, two-and-a-half hours,' says emergency director at RVH
PLAYING FIELD: Colts season ends with 'one final indignity'

PLAYING FIELD: Colts season ends with 'one final indignity'

From who's gone and who's coming back to how team's power structure could look, sports columnist Peter Robinson takes closer look at what's in store for local OHL club
REMEMBER THIS: Looking back on early tradesmen in Barrie

REMEMBER THIS: Looking back on early tradesmen in Barrie

Martin Moore had long history in Barrie after arriving from Ireland in the 1850s, but it was not a good time to be elderly and unwell