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Coalition looks to 'shake' government over private health care

Coalition looks to 'shake' government over private health care

'One of the biggest difficulties in fighting to protect public medicare in Canada is that Canadians take it for granted,' says Ontario Health Coalition official
City wants your input on future of Barrie parks

City wants your input on future of Barrie parks

Feedback will be used for development and redevelopment of park spaces and outdoor facilities to accommodate population growth
New south-end grocery store receives council's OK

New south-end grocery store receives council's OK

Rezoning at Yonge and Mapleview will 'prove to be significant and define the vision of how this area of Ward 9 and 10 evolves,' says councillor
Man arrested after refusing to leave the bathroom

Man arrested after refusing to leave the bathroom

Barrie police say man arrested at Yonge Street business was wanted on bench warrant and was also in possession of suspected crystal meth
Barrie man charged with attempted murder in Wasaga assault

Barrie man charged with attempted murder in Wasaga assault

OPP say victim found Feb. 2 suffering from life-threatening injuries at River Road East address
LETTER: Electric vehicles 'politically driven nonsense'

LETTER: Electric vehicles 'politically driven nonsense'

'I regret buying them from both an economic and environment standpoint,' laments reader, who will be switching back to gas vehicle after driving hybrid electric car
'Incredibly exciting' World Cup event coming to region next week

'Incredibly exciting' World Cup event coming to region next week

Kris Mahler, who started ski racing as a child at Craigleith Ski Club, will be part of the Canadian team on the hill from March 16-18
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why young people think we're doomed

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why young people think we're doomed

On this week's episode of the podcast: New research reveals that the climate crisis is having a massive impact on the mental health of young Canadians
'Holds the line': City council settles on 2.89% property tax hike

'Holds the line': City council settles on 2.89% property tax hike

'It’s a lot easier to smile about it today than it was probably a month ago,' says mayor