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'Cowards': Legion rep urges monument vandals to fess up

'Cowards': Legion rep urges monument vandals to fess up

'These are hallowed ground for many, many Canadians. I just can’t begin to imagine what is going through someone’s head when they do something like this,' says local veteran
'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'There’s only so much you can draw out of a stone,' lamented Oro-Medonte brewer of this year's alcohol excise tax increase
City extends Business in the Parks program

City extends Business in the Parks program

Businesses can reserve space in local parks until Dec. 31
'Serious gap': Future growing fuzzier for farmers' market plan

'Serious gap': Future growing fuzzier for farmers' market plan

Members 'looked at how much money it was going to cost to do this project and that was a big factor in wanting to step back,' says Barrie Farmers' Market official
Empower Simcoe's landlord partnership aims to reduce homelessness

Empower Simcoe's landlord partnership aims to reduce homelessness

'Incentive-laden' program returns April 1 and calls on private sector to help those most vulnerable and at-risk of becoming homeless
Man walks free after serving eight years in fatal stabbing

Man walks free after serving eight years in fatal stabbing

'He had already done a substantial amount of time. It saved the court system time and money,' says Terrence Barrett 's defence lawyer following appeal
Dodge Durango stolen from south-end driveway

Dodge Durango stolen from south-end driveway

Barrie police say pieces of tinted glass were found on the ground at Michelle Drive home, so truck possibly has a broken window
Seniors could ride for free on Barrie Transit for another day

Seniors could ride for free on Barrie Transit for another day

'I’d like to see what the results are. We’re talking about $50,000 in the next budget. I want to make sure that the uptick is there on the (second) day,' says mayor
Former Nottawasaga OPP officer joins Dufferin detachment

Former Nottawasaga OPP officer joins Dufferin detachment

John Buligan has been promoted to staff sergeant with Dufferin OPP
Word Up Barrie closing the book forever after upcoming events

Word Up Barrie closing the book forever after upcoming events

Group will disband May 23 following workshop, panel and open-mic night in April and May