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BURSZTYN: Is city being snowed by sanding operations?

BURSZTYN: Is city being snowed by sanding operations?

Columnist wonders if sanding snow-covered roads is worth the money
Disconnect: Trailblazers try to close Ganaraska loop in Penetang

Disconnect: Trailblazers try to close Ganaraska loop in Penetang

Area hiking association seek North Simcoe permissions to bridge trail gap from Martyrs' Shrine to Tiny Trail at Concession 12
LETTER: For-profit health care doesn't have to be bad

LETTER: For-profit health care doesn't have to be bad

'We can do much better, it just requires being open to thinking out of the box. Let’s not let perfect be the enemy of better,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Area doctor learned from Indigenous healers

COLUMN: Area doctor learned from Indigenous healers

History Hound Richard MacLeod tells the story of Dr. John Dawson and explores traditional medicine practised by local Indigenous people
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Power of the internet' helps Donaleighs recover stolen items

'Power of the internet' helps Donaleighs recover stolen items

After footage of theft was posted online, the person brought it back and apologized, says owner of Dunlop Street pub
Money set aside by feds for Lake Simcoe remains on ice: council

Money set aside by feds for Lake Simcoe remains on ice: council

'They did put the money in the budget in March 2022, they just haven’t done anything with it yet,' laments local councillor who urges feds to 'take the next step'
Barrie doctor vows to challenge disciplinary action decision

Barrie doctor vows to challenge disciplinary action decision

Barrie physician failed in bid to block disciplinary action by their professional body over what her lawyer deemed a 'fishing expedition'
City of Barrie, RVH officials reflect on COVID-19 vaccination policies

City of Barrie, RVH officials reflect on COVID-19 vaccination policies

City of Barrie employees have largely complied with its COVID-19 vaccination policies; Hospital maintains mandatory vaccination for 'all members of Team RVH'
Residents provide input on future of 'the gem of Innisfil'

Residents provide input on future of 'the gem of Innisfil'

'Resident input on the design is so important to help us shape this truly remarkable park on the shores of Lake Simcoe,' said Innisfil mayor