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FAIR COMMENT: 'Relief may be in sight' for rental housing

FAIR COMMENT: 'Relief may be in sight' for rental housing

'For whatever reason, the city has traditionally lagged well behind the rest of the country,' says political columnist
Bradford man charged in road-rage incident in Innisfil

Bradford man charged in road-rage incident in Innisfil

Police say Barrie man struck after exiting vehicle on 9th Line; 35-year-old taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
'Kids are fearless': Bullying, crime among hot topics at Ward 5 meeting

'Kids are fearless': Bullying, crime among hot topics at Ward 5 meeting

'I know there have been some recent events that may make you question that, but trust me when I say that this is a great neighbourhood,' says police chief
Stand-up comic calls small-town upbringing 'goldmine' for laughs

Stand-up comic calls small-town upbringing 'goldmine' for laughs

'Comedy is really just an escape hatch for people that don't want to deal with the real world,' says Derek Edwards, who will be performing in Barrie on May 7
LiveBarrie hosting online League of Legends tournament

LiveBarrie hosting online League of Legends tournament

Winners of May 13 event will receive $500
GUEST COLUMN: Planting season highlights farm, road safety

GUEST COLUMN: Planting season highlights farm, road safety

With farm vehicles becoming larger, it's even more important for motorists to focus on road safety as machines move from farm to farm, says OFA official
COLUMN: Cost will be key to performing arts centre talks

COLUMN: Cost will be key to performing arts centre talks

Barrie hasn't had the greatest track record with theatre facilities, but there are different ways to look at the math on this latest approach
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OPP warns lethal substance sent to people at risk across Ontario

OPP warns lethal substance sent to people at risk across Ontario

Substance sent to people potentially at risk of self-harm in dozen communities: police
'Full of joy': Local gamer gifting playoff tickets to Leaf fans

'Full of joy': Local gamer gifting playoff tickets to Leaf fans

'Growing up, I was always a broke kid who dreamed of going to Leafs games,' says Orillia man, who says helping others enjoy the game 'hits home hard'