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Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
This year's tax increase remains moving target in Barrie

This year's tax increase remains moving target in Barrie

'We have some serious issues ahead of us and they’re not going to be solved in a night and they’re not going to be solved in a year,' says mayor
'Exploding enrolment' adds to 'dire' need for new schools: board

'Exploding enrolment' adds to 'dire' need for new schools: board

Simcoe County trustees vow to hold province's feet to the fire to get additions and new building projects approved and funded
Victim services seeks volunteers for 'super-rewarding' positions

Victim services seeks volunteers for 'super-rewarding' positions

'We want to be able to help everybody who is affected by a tragic circumstance,' says official; Information night for prospective volunteers taking place March 1
Canada-wide warrant issued for man who drove through Vaughan Mills

Canada-wide warrant issued for man who drove through Vaughan Mills

Police have identified Israel Muamba, 19, as a suspect after a vehicle was driven through the mall in a break and enter on Feb. 1
'Catastrophic': Mosque chips in to help earthquake survivors

'Catastrophic': Mosque chips in to help earthquake survivors

Critical items needed are blankets, tents, sleeping bags, female hygiene, and baby products; Drop-offs aceepted Friday at Barrie Mosque from noon until 2:30 p.m.
Inquest announced into child's death at Milton conservation area

Inquest announced into child's death at Milton conservation area

News comes three years to the day of Keira Kagan's death in what her family alleges was a murder-suicide at the hands of her father
Museum exhibit explores Stephen Leacock's relationship with wife

Museum exhibit explores Stephen Leacock's relationship with wife

'Through this new exhibit, we are pleased to share an aspect of Stephen Leacock’s life that has not been told at the museum before,' Orillia mayor says of romantic tale
Georgian names new dean of liberal arts, academic quality

Georgian names new dean of liberal arts, academic quality

Anne-Liisa Longmore will start in new role March 20
'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