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Area man helps rewrite history with hit show Salvage Kings

Area man helps rewrite history with hit show Salvage Kings

Ted Finch says former Orillia train station the perfect headquarters; 'It’s the corridor between Barrie and the Muskoka area'
Man charged with arson following four downtown fires last night

Man charged with arson following four downtown fires last night

Fires occurred at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Owen Street, followed by incidents on Collier Street and Dunlop Street West
Man, 65, injured after vehicle crashes into Bradford house

Man, 65, injured after vehicle crashes into Bradford house

South Simcoe police appealing for witnesses following incident Sunday evening in the area of Rogers Trail and Vipond Way
'They were pulling people out on stretchers'

'They were pulling people out on stretchers'

Barrie police focused on two scenes on Dunlop and Collier streets' 'The situation is fluid,' says police official
'Going backwards': What could Bill 23 mean for Innisfil?

'Going backwards': What could Bill 23 mean for Innisfil?

Municipal staff 'aligned' with province’s desire to increase housing, reduce duplication and streamline development approvals, but say they share concerns about legislation
'Call to arms': Group, book provide tips to help lower emissions

'Call to arms': Group, book provide tips to help lower emissions

'If you can’t totally go without, aim to cut your use at least in half,' says Sustainable Orillia
LETTER: McCallion remembered as 'champion of women'

LETTER: McCallion remembered as 'champion of women'

'Hazel McCallion touched many hearts and will always be remembered for her tireless work ethic and for breaking barriers in municipal government,' letter writer says
COLUMN: Make Family Day a priority for your loved ones

COLUMN: Make Family Day a priority for your loved ones

There's no shortage of activities for families to enjoy in this area, reporter says
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Karma? $48M lottery winner was a generous child

VIDEO: Karma? $48M lottery winner was a generous child

A childhood photo that made the news is part of the amazing story of Juliette Lamour, the 18-year-old Ontario student who won a massive Lotto 6/49 prize on her very first ticket