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'This is bittersweet': Steampunk Festival pulls out of Coldwater

'This is bittersweet': Steampunk Festival pulls out of Coldwater

'We can’t take it any farther than we already have,' says chair and co-founder of popular Steampunk Festival that won't return in 2023
Bush fire destroys homeless encampment in Orillia

Bush fire destroys homeless encampment in Orillia

Heating appliance may have caused the fire, say fire department officials; Two people living in makeshift structure lost everything in blaze
Barrie driver charged with impaired in Burlington

Barrie driver charged with impaired in Burlington

Officers responded to a citizen complaint yesterday
LETTER: Plans for gas-fired power plants seem 'sensible'

LETTER: Plans for gas-fired power plants seem 'sensible'

'If you think batteries are cheap, go price an electric vehicle,' says letter writer
Local Bills fan cuts the mustard in viral Super Bowl commercial

Local Bills fan cuts the mustard in viral Super Bowl commercial

Midland's Edward Mair says he jumped at opportunity to be involved with ad that also features Pinto Ron, a fellow superfan known for his propensity to being doused with condiments
Good morning, Barrie!

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