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'It's a tax on rain': Stormwater fee dropped from city budget

'It's a tax on rain': Stormwater fee dropped from city budget

'Members of the public are going to be praying for drought, and members of staff are going to be praying for more rain to be able to get these things covered. It doesn’t sit well with me,' says mayor
Killer wore bulletproof vest as he 'ambushed' officers: SIU

Killer wore bulletproof vest as he 'ambushed' officers: SIU

Man suffered 'graze wound' to leg from exchange of gunfire with police, but died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, SIU director says in final report
Innisfil OKs 2023-24 budget with tax increases of 5.25%, 4.95%

Innisfil OKs 2023-24 budget with tax increases of 5.25%, 4.95%

Mayor Dollin calls budget 'best and fairest for Innisfil residents'
Petition calls for reinstatement of Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund

Petition calls for reinstatement of Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund

Online petition can be signed until April 1; 'We are privileged to live in such a beautiful place and have access to the unique natural resource,' says environmentalist
Wasaga assault investigation prompts attempted murder charge

Wasaga assault investigation prompts attempted murder charge

Accused faces forcible confinement and break-and-enter charges too
Shades of Graye: Local country artist invited to play Boots and Hearts

Shades of Graye: Local country artist invited to play Boots and Hearts

'This is something I’ve dreamed of. I feel wildly blessed,' says Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School graduate Parker Graye
Stroud bonspiel raises over $1,700 for Barrie women's shelter

Stroud bonspiel raises over $1,700 for Barrie women's shelter

Organizers say the ladies played three games and enjoyed a day of friendship with others while also helping the local shelter
Got what it takes to go pro? National pickleball league formed

Got what it takes to go pro? National pickleball league formed

CNPL creates space for country's top-ranked pickleball players to develop, showcase their skills while cultivating next generation of athletes
LETTER: 'Renoviction' a major issue facing tenants

LETTER: 'Renoviction' a major issue facing tenants

'What tenants really need right now is for governments to commit funds to provide true affordable housing,' official says of housing crisis
'Penny-pinch': Council chips away at budget on first night of talks

'Penny-pinch': Council chips away at budget on first night of talks

'This is where we are starting, not where we are ending,' says mayor