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Teen pleads guilty to lesser charge in fatal 2021 shooting

Teen pleads guilty to lesser charge in fatal 2021 shooting

Male, 17, killed at his south-end Barrie home Nov. 19, 2021; Alexander Craggs has pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact of murder
Barrie firm pulls out of Midland project, halting development plans

Barrie firm pulls out of Midland project, halting development plans

'The town will take this opportunity to consider options for the redevelopment of the Midland Bay Landing property,' says town's mayor
Downtown breakfast program moves inside Trinity Anglican

Downtown breakfast program moves inside Trinity Anglican

Several city churches and Ryan's Hope help Barrie's most vulnerable residents seven days a week
Georgian, Lakehead cancelling classes due to weather

Georgian, Lakehead cancelling classes due to weather

Classes and exams called off for today
'People smell something': Greenbelt probe applauded in York

'People smell something': Greenbelt probe applauded in York

Environmentalists welcome investigation into province's decision to open parts of Greenbelt for development, question land purchase outside Newmarket
Brassard relishes 'unforgettable' gold-medal win in Lake Placid

Brassard relishes 'unforgettable' gold-medal win in Lake Placid

'We played so well and to be able to not just wear the national sweater but to do so wearing a gold medal is something very special,' Barrie native says of FISU Winter World University Games
This week in BarrieToday+: Pay down your plastic with this month's prize

This week in BarrieToday+: Pay down your plastic with this month's prize

Contest closes January 31st
FAIR COMMENT: Even small budget cuts can have large impact

FAIR COMMENT: Even small budget cuts can have large impact

'It doesn’t mean councillors shouldn’t consider cuts, especially if services aren’t being used. They just should be cautious and understand the possible effect on residents,' writes political columnist Barry Ward
Police stop teenage driver on back-to-back days for speeding

Police stop teenage driver on back-to-back days for speeding

'Unfortunately, for whatever reason, this young driver did not heed the advice that was offered the day before and got two reminders as a result,' says Barrie police official
'People want to battle racism': New anti-racism website launched

'People want to battle racism': New anti-racism website launched

'Looking around, I see more people than we thought we would have here, so that is very encouraging,' says task force co-chair