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Two accused of murder in OPP officer's death appear in court

Two accused of murder in OPP officer's death appear in court

Randall McKenzie and Brandi Crystal Lyn Stewart-Sperry charged with first-degree murder in the death of Const. Greg Pierzchala, who grew up in Barrie
COVID outbreak declared over on RVH's transitional care unit

COVID outbreak declared over on RVH's transitional care unit

During the outbreak, declared Jan. 27, RVH says 18 patients and two staff members were affected
Arson at historic local church leaves congregation asking 'why?'

Arson at historic local church leaves congregation asking 'why?'

'We are not going anywhere and while we view this as a temporary setback, we are going to push through it,' says church official
Nurses ready to raise voices, signs in solidarity at local picket

Nurses ready to raise voices, signs in solidarity at local picket

ONA members say they are determined to reach a new deal that meets their demands, which includes 'better staffing, better wages and better care'
Newmarket coach charged with sexual assault confirmed dead

Newmarket coach charged with sexual assault confirmed dead

Jianfei Sun, 38, was charged with sexual assault against a child last week
Mike Schreiner turns Liberals down, stays on as Green leader

Mike Schreiner turns Liberals down, stays on as Green leader

In a video posted online, the Green Party of Ontario leader said Tuesday he has unfinished work to do
Police make arrest in downtown homicide, second suspect at large

Police make arrest in downtown homicide, second suspect at large

Second male suspect is approximately 45 years old and may be missing fingers or a thumb on one hand, according to Barrie police
EVERYTHING KING: Childhood shopkeeper hates self-service

EVERYTHING KING: Childhood shopkeeper hates self-service

In this week's column, Wendy wonders if having the customer do more of the work really 'enhances the experience'
Stojko joins Collingwood Blues, fans for Family Day skate

Stojko joins Collingwood Blues, fans for Family Day skate

Elvis Stojko, who trained at the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, won silver medals at the Winter Olympics in 1994 and 1998
'Nearly impossible': Survey highlights household food insecurity

'Nearly impossible': Survey highlights household food insecurity

Survey says it costs $1,159.92 for family of four and $419 for a single-person household to buy basic groceries for the month