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Have your say on development plans at former fairgrounds

Have your say on development plans at former fairgrounds

Ward councillor says public meeting on April 5 will allow residents to participate in the discussion and offer comments on proposed changes at the site
'So excited': Third time's the charm for Barrie lottery winner

'So excited': Third time's the charm for Barrie lottery winner

Heather Cherutti says she hasn't decided what she's doing with her winnings; Ticket purchased at Zel on Cundles Road
Elderly man injured in Bayfield St. crash involving school bus

Elderly man injured in Bayfield St. crash involving school bus

Barrie police say driver, 81, collided with school bus as it stopped in the curb lane; No passengers were aboard the bus at the time
New Coast Guard icebreaker drops anchor in Collingwood this week

New Coast Guard icebreaker drops anchor in Collingwood this week

CCGS Judy LaMarsh is in Collingwood Harbour this week for crew change and ice-breaking operations in Georgian Bay
LETTER: Changes to justice system could hurt minorities

LETTER: Changes to justice system could hurt minorities

Letter writer asks: 'How well have 'democratic institutions' served Blacks, Muslims, Hindus, homosexual men or women, Jews, First Nations folk, etc.?'
Barrie parks: The good, the bad and the ugly

Barrie parks: The good, the bad and the ugly

'I have always found the east-end parks to be a little bit grungy compared to some of the other parks,' says local resident
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Rapid response: Spreading out ambulances benefits entire county

Rapid response: Spreading out ambulances benefits entire county

Wasaga mayor laments adding more ambulances in Barrie area; 'I believe Barrie still reaps the benefits of the best response times for ambulances in the county by far,' says Smith
Active area woman 'never worries,' celebrates 102nd birthday

Active area woman 'never worries,' celebrates 102nd birthday

'I just get up every morning, do what I need to do, and cope with whatever goes on during the day. It’s the only way to live as far as I’m concerned,' says Lyla Martin
Celebration of Beatles music coming to Orillia Opera House

Celebration of Beatles music coming to Orillia Opera House

Haley Marie presenting The Men Behind the Music: Beatles Edition on March 23