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Local musician's band hits Canadian alternative rock charts

Local musician's band hits Canadian alternative rock charts

Ricochet, the latest single from New Friends, debuted at No. 35 on iHeart Radio chart
Harvey heading back to NVCA board

Harvey heading back to NVCA board

Barrie’s Ward 7 councillor among three returning board members for local conservation authority
LETTER: Outrage toward hopelessness is welcome reaction

LETTER: Outrage toward hopelessness is welcome reaction

'It’s very easy to say ‘adequate and affordable housing is the answer’ but it’s bigger than that,' suggests letter writer who has also experienced homelessness
'Significant' snow accumulation expected: Environment Canada

'Significant' snow accumulation expected: Environment Canada

Up to 10 cm of snow is expected, beginning this evening and lasting into Sunday afternoon
Woman shines spotlight on species-at-risk around Great Lakes

Woman shines spotlight on species-at-risk around Great Lakes

'I'm obsessed with snakes,' says Chevaun Toulouse, a full-time biology and Indigenous environmental science student at Trent University
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Mental health advocates speak out on assisted death

Mental health advocates speak out on assisted death

'Hope is everything. If you don’t have hope that you can get better ... then of course (MAID) starts to look like a viable option,' veteran says of Canada's plan to implement MAID for psychiatric conditions
Applications being accepted for Indigenous community funding

Applications being accepted for Indigenous community funding

'Funding economic development in Indigenous communities creates more opportunities for businesses and jobs,' says minister
County offering diversity ambassador training

County offering diversity ambassador training

Sessions are available online and in person from Jan. 30 to Feb. 28
Group polar plunging into Lake Couchiching twice a week

Group polar plunging into Lake Couchiching twice a week

'It’s really nice to have this endorphin boost,' says organizer of Couchiching Community Cold Dippers