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'Premature': Rental housing bylaw put on back burner again

'Premature': Rental housing bylaw put on back burner again

'What we’ve been doing in the past is not working and therefore we need to do something different,' says Riepma
This volunteer puts it in high gear to help others

This volunteer puts it in high gear to help others

Wendy Roper, known affectionately as 'Birdie', wears many hats, but was also a stock-car racing champion almost 20 years ago
City says Little Ave. closure extended to Tuesday

City says Little Ave. closure extended to Tuesday

Road closure will remain in place until around 4 p.m., Feb. 21, 'due to unforeseen circumstances'
High-speed lift at local ski hill will be first in Canada

High-speed lift at local ski hill will be first in Canada

Eight-seat lift coming to Mount St. Louis Moonstone for 2023-24 season
Mushroom dispensary refuses to stay dark despite police raid

Mushroom dispensary refuses to stay dark despite police raid

'We’re not here to pressure anybody and we’re not pushing an agenda,' said Funguyz ambassador and spokesperson
Man who lost family in 'horrifying' quake says city unrecognizable

Man who lost family in 'horrifying' quake says city unrecognizable

'People need help and it doesn’t matter what country you are from; we are all human and should be there when it matters,' says Barrie resident Fettah Aydin
'Great way to include fans': Grey Cup passes through Barrie

'Great way to include fans': Grey Cup passes through Barrie

'It's not everyday you can say you had the Grey Cup in your driveway,' says east-end resident Bob Martinell
CHEF'S TABLE: Creating the perfect menu for all generations

CHEF'S TABLE: Creating the perfect menu for all generations

No matter what age group you belong to, 'I cannot think of a better way to feel connected to others than sharing a meal around a table,' says food columnist
Police upgrade murder charge for husband accused of killing wife

Police upgrade murder charge for husband accused of killing wife

James Schwalm now charged with first-degree murder; Ashley Schwalm's body discovered in fiery car crash on Jan. 26 near Collingwood
Man arrested after attempted robbery at High St. business

Man arrested after attempted robbery at High St. business

Barrie police say second suspect remains at large following incident last night at fast-food restaurant