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Midland Fire's response time 'putting community at risk'

Midland Fire's response time 'putting community at risk'

'It’s putting residents at risk because a fire doubles in size every two minutes, so in 13 minutes it’s doubled six times,' says Barrie's former deputy fire chief
Barrie police provide tips to ensure vehicle sales are legit

Barrie police provide tips to ensure vehicle sales are legit

Three documents are required in Ontario for private vehicle sales
College receives $50K in bursaries for students displaced by war

College receives $50K in bursaries for students displaced by war

Eight bursaries will be available this spring for incoming international students impacted by the war in Ukraine and other political conflicts elsewhere in the world
Rovers FC kicks off soccer season on winning note

Rovers FC kicks off soccer season on winning note

Jevontae Layne nets first goal with local team in win over Waterloo
Cundles East apartment project not winning over some residents

Cundles East apartment project not winning over some residents

'To me, the City of Barrie’s entire public consultation process has been a waste of effort,' says Ward 3 resident; Matter on tonight's council agenda
Weekend shows at Casino Rama postponed due to cyber attack

Weekend shows at Casino Rama postponed due to cyber attack

Casino Rama has been shut down since Sunday afternoon; 'At this time, we do not expect changes to any concerts scheduled for after April 22,' official says
Two Barrie men charged Tuesday with impaired driving

Two Barrie men charged Tuesday with impaired driving

Police say both drivers had around three times the legal limit of alcohol; Incidents occurred on Farmingdale Crescent, St. Vincent Street
Barrie police cruiser damaged by alleged impaired driver

Barrie police cruiser damaged by alleged impaired driver

Crash happened around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, on Ferndale Drive near Ardagh Road; No injuries reported
FAIR COMMENT: Talks around cultural hub ready for closeup

FAIR COMMENT: Talks around cultural hub ready for closeup

Open houses scheduled for today and tomorrow at Peggy Hill Team Community Centre to discuss possible plans for arts facility
‘Devil in the details’ with new education bill, says trustee

‘Devil in the details’ with new education bill, says trustee

‘Much of what was announced is already taking place in Simcoe County,’ says Simcoe County public board chair