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'Insulting offer': Home-care workers eye looming strike deadline

'Insulting offer': Home-care workers eye looming strike deadline

Workers planning an 'information picket' this afternoon outside ParaMed's regional office in south-end Barrie
LETTER: Private clinics 'parasite' on the body of public health

LETTER: Private clinics 'parasite' on the body of public health

'There is no easy answer to our health-care difficulties, but for-profit clinics are going to cost Ontario a lot more in the long term,' letter writer says
'Magical and mystical': Downtown project sends artist back to 1960s

'Magical and mystical': Downtown project sends artist back to 1960s

'It’s been nice to educate myself and some of the other artists about what (the Fab Trays) are all about,' says Tiffany Szymanski
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEHIND THE SCENES: Charges against construction firm could set legal precedent

BEHIND THE SCENES: Charges against construction firm could set legal precedent

Barrie police charged a private construction company with six counts of criminal negligence causing death in last summer’s devastating crash on McKay Road
'Stay alert': Health unit offers winter safety tips

'Stay alert': Health unit offers winter safety tips

Prepare accordingly when venturing out in cold weather: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
'Colt for a Day' fundraiser hits the ice this weekend

'Colt for a Day' fundraiser hits the ice this weekend

'We will get thank-you letters after the event saying that the event was the highlight of their year sometimes,' says organizer
Gastrointestinal outbreak declared at Barrie hospital

Gastrointestinal outbreak declared at Barrie hospital

Six patients showing symptoms in specialized seniors unit at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Police release name of victim in fatal Bracebridge crash

Police release name of victim in fatal Bracebridge crash

Gravenhurst man died in collision Monday
Midland CAO retires early; 'We had our differences,' says mayor

Midland CAO retires early; 'We had our differences,' says mayor

Last spring, outgoing CAO filed an integrity commissioner's complaint against current mayor, who promised 'changes to this toxic leadership culture' if elected