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'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
Women's Day march brings girl power to downtown Barrie

Women's Day march brings girl power to downtown Barrie

'I want her to feel like a strong girl and a strong woman as she gets older and I want her to believe in herself,' says local mom
Penetanguishene man facing child-pornography charges

Penetanguishene man facing child-pornography charges

Accused being held in custody following bail hearing, says OPP
Freezin’ for a reason: Polar plunge raising money for RVH

Freezin’ for a reason: Polar plunge raising money for RVH

Event takes place Saturday in support of RVH Foundation and the Keep Life Wild campaign
Woman turns 99 with help from fitness classmates

Woman turns 99 with help from fitness classmates

Born in 1924, Mildred Thompson celebrated the milestone during a surprise party at the Bradford Leisure Centre
OPP announce warrant for suspect in Hajtamiri abduction

OPP announce warrant for suspect in Hajtamiri abduction

Police allege 35-year-old Toronto man is connected to abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri from Wasaga Beach home last year
Friday Harbour plans 'wonderland of activities' over March break

Friday Harbour plans 'wonderland of activities' over March break

Fire show, skating, workshops, food, and refreshments all part of the festivities
Next dates set for veteran officer charged with extortion, harassment

Next dates set for veteran officer charged with extortion, harassment

Barrie police say alleged events occurred while off-duty between 2016 and 2018, and stemmed from conduct toward another member of the department
Food bank making changes to bring 'dignity, respect' to clients

Food bank making changes to bring 'dignity, respect' to clients

Barrie Food Bank official says allowing people to choose what they want and need is 'very empowering. It changes the whole dynamic'
One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash on County Rd. 27

One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash on County Rd. 27

Stretch of road north of Barrie expected to be closed for several hours