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Agricultural advocate says building up could save farmland

Agricultural advocate says building up could save farmland

'Land is what grows everything ... that's why it's so important we try to use our land as efficiently as possible,' says Ontario Federation of Agriculture official
Furry Friends hosting Purrrassic Park adopt-a-thon at PetSmart

Furry Friends hosting Purrrassic Park adopt-a-thon at PetSmart

Event scheduled to take place Saturday and Sunday at Mapleview Drive East location in south-end Barrie
TikTok banned on Ontario government devices

TikTok banned on Ontario government devices

'While no data breaches have occurred, our government takes all allegations and concerns about data integrity incredibly seriously,' says Treasury Board president
Battle to keep SS Keewatin in region not over yet, proponents say

Battle to keep SS Keewatin in region not over yet, proponents say

'Because it involves a multi-million dollar federal tax break, the Canadian government has a duty to do its due diligence with regard to the deal,' says Keep Keewatin Home campaign lead
Conservation authority provides safety tips as ice melts

Conservation authority provides safety tips as ice melts

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority urges people to stay away from edges of waterways
Ice-breaking in Midland Harbour expected to start soon

Ice-breaking in Midland Harbour expected to start soon

People urged to stay off ice in area as coast guard prepares for opening of Great Lakes shipping routes
Downtown cenotaph sustains 'minor' damage in vehicle collision

Downtown cenotaph sustains 'minor' damage in vehicle collision

Police official says it appears the driver suffered a medical emergency; Cenotaph installed June 29, 1922 and was moved to current location in 2017
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