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Refugee to rookie councillor: Nigussie settles into Ward 6 role

Refugee to rookie councillor: Nigussie settles into Ward 6 role

'I’ve learned that being a councillor is both challenging and fascinating at the same time,' says Nigussie, who emigrated from Ethiopia in 2008
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Area teen rises to high standards at top circus school

Area teen rises to high standards at top circus school

Collingwood's Clara Alex jumped through hoops to earn her dream spot at one of the world's best circus schools
St. Germain's in Orillia listed among most romantic restaurants

St. Germain's in Orillia listed among most romantic restaurants

Steakhouse at Casino Rama among list created based on customer reviews
SIU called in after incident closes Kempenfelt Drive

SIU called in after incident closes Kempenfelt Drive

Officials tight-lipped about what happened Saturday afternoon near Nelson Square
Crowds warm up to Winterfest despite cold temperatures

Crowds warm up to Winterfest despite cold temperatures

'It’s just great to see our events back,' says woman who attended with family; Winterfest continues Sunday
Mental health on the OHL roster during CMHA Talk Today Month

Mental health on the OHL roster during CMHA Talk Today Month

League partnering with Canadian Mental Health Association; Barrie Colts' mental health awareness game taking place Thursday, Feb. 9
Video shows police kneeing man during arrest in Midland

Video shows police kneeing man during arrest in Midland

'There was unjustified excessive force used,' says woman, who notes she witnessed man's arrest, calling it 'police brutality'
Senior calls for bag-limit changes after being booted off bus

Senior calls for bag-limit changes after being booted off bus

Blake Street resident says she had seven bags of groceries when she got on accessible bus; City says two-bag rule in place to protect other riders
Braestone Winter Classic raises more than $77K for cancer centre

Braestone Winter Classic raises more than $77K for cancer centre

Annual pond hockey tournament 'brings people together all while working together for a good cause'