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OPP seize loaded gun, ammo, cocaine and cash in drug probe

OPP seize loaded gun, ammo, cocaine and cash in drug probe

Two Windsor residents face multitude of charges after Highway 11 traffic stop was conducted in relation to 'ongoing drug trafficking' probe in Simcoe County
City cancels child care at rec centres due to 'low usage'

City cancels child care at rec centres due to 'low usage'

Between Sept. 1, 2022 and Jan. 10, 2023, city official says service was used 42 times; 'The decision to close this service was based on the high cost'
SERIES: Oro-Medonte once home to vibrant Black community

SERIES: Oro-Medonte once home to vibrant Black community

Oro's population doubled following enactment of Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 in U.S., as more Black people flooded across Canadian border via Underground Railroad
OUTDOORS: Now's the perfect time to build avian 'taverns'

OUTDOORS: Now's the perfect time to build avian 'taverns'

As habitat continues to disappear and natural nesting sites disappear, it's important to build nesting boxes for our feathered friends, says columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Football fans pack local sports bars for Super Bowl Sunday

Football fans pack local sports bars for Super Bowl Sunday

'The energy is great. Everybody is here to watch the game...' says owner of north-end Barrie bar that nearly reached its capacity during big game
Hidden talent? Showcase your skills at upcoming community show

Hidden talent? Showcase your skills at upcoming community show

'We’ve had a wide range of talents and also ages; from some performers under 16 to others over 95,' said show organizer
Rama woman living out her dreams through creating Indigenous art

Rama woman living out her dreams through creating Indigenous art

'I’m grateful to be able to share stories that help our community and make people feel seen and heard,' says Indigenous artist who directed and illustrated the Heart Like A Pow Wow animated short film
'All about politics': Feds, under pressure, walk back gun bill

'All about politics': Feds, under pressure, walk back gun bill

Legislation change would have caused 'a virtual collapse of the industry,' says Elwood Epps owner, noting it would have impacted police and military as well
Canada's Wonderland set to hire 4,000 seasonal employees

Canada's Wonderland set to hire 4,000 seasonal employees

Applications available online; hiring event to take place at the park Feb. 18 through Feb. 24