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Electric vehicle charging stations planned for Essa Township

Electric vehicle charging stations planned for Essa Township

Essa among seven Ontario markets that are part of program aimed at bringing electric vehicle infrastructure to under-served communities
MONAGUE: Local sunrise ceremony 'an act of resistance'

MONAGUE: Local sunrise ceremony 'an act of resistance'

'We can now openly, without restraint, in resistance, ignite the hopes and dreams of Anishinaabeg who came before us, now and forever,' says local Elder
LETTER: Twinning of Barrie GO line 'fraught' with issues

LETTER: Twinning of Barrie GO line 'fraught' with issues

Letter writer asks, 'Why not encourage businesses to locate in the 905 areas instead of encouraging tens of thousands of workers to travel from the 905 areas to Toronto?'
Charity baseball game lined up to be big hit for food bank

Charity baseball game lined up to be big hit for food bank

If May 6 event is sold out, 'we are going to be able to raise close to $30,000 for the food bank, which is a big impact for them,' says councillor
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Gateway casinos to remain closed after cyber attack: officials

Gateway casinos to remain closed after cyber attack: officials

'At this point, we do not have any information indicating that this incident involves any compromise of personal data,' notes statement from operator of Casino Rama
Barrie boy becomes caregiver for family's diabetic cat

Barrie boy becomes caregiver for family's diabetic cat

'I thought it was pretty amazing, because some adults can’t do it. I was impressed when I was told that he is doing it all,' local vet says of Taylor Green's skills
Campaign underway to support volunteerism among older adults

Campaign underway to support volunteerism among older adults

New online tool designed to ensure volunteers can connect to 'meaningful opportunities'
Gazebo? Hot tub? Springwater hosts ‘Backyard Project Day’ in May

Gazebo? Hot tub? Springwater hosts ‘Backyard Project Day’ in May

Day to get building permits approved takes place Saturday, May 6 at Township Administration Centre on Nursery Road
Vierling's set-up skills assist in OHL player-of-the-week honour

Vierling's set-up skills assist in OHL player-of-the-week honour

Vierling has 13 points in seven playoff games; Colts and North Bay Battalion meet in Game 3 Tuesday night at Sadlon Arena