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Muslim youth donate warm meals to less fortunate on Christmas Day

Muslim youth donate warm meals to less fortunate on Christmas Day

This initiative by Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is part of ongoing effort to serve Barrie residents and show them the 'true spirit of Islam'
Author to share story of Black Swamp Gang

Author to share story of Black Swamp Gang

Gang, led by Sandy McDuff, wreaked havoc in north Simcoe County in late 1880s
Friday Harbour offers 'special' celebration on New Year’s Eve

Friday Harbour offers 'special' celebration on New Year’s Eve

Event takes place at Innisfil resort's Beach Club restaurant on Dec. 31, featuring music, dancing, canapés, and more
YEAR IN REVIEW: Barrie-based private investigator signs on to help solve mystery

YEAR IN REVIEW: Barrie-based private investigator signs on to help solve mystery

Missing man's father 'is a hands-on guy. He put out his own posters and even rented his own tracking dog. He has been boots on the ground from the very beginning,' says Ellen White
Barrie senior flies to new heights with latest adventure

Barrie senior flies to new heights with latest adventure

'I wasn’t the least bit nervous because I had this handsome pilot with me and he flies jets and I felt good about that,' says Gloria Ruttkay, 91
THEN AND NOW: The bands played on (8 photos)

THEN AND NOW: The bands played on (8 photos)

Barrie boasted numerous musical groups, including the Central Collegiate Band, Fig Leaf Jazz Band, and Central Dance Band
City seeks feedback on safety, well-being

City seeks feedback on safety, well-being

Online survey open until Jan. 20
OPINION: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a health problem that needs more attention

OPINION: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a health problem that needs more attention

A professor at Wayne State University says that damage to the stomach lining, low levels of stomach acid and inadequate pancreas function are some of the possible contributors of a B12 deficiency
LETTER: Homeless people deserve better treatment

LETTER: Homeless people deserve better treatment

'If there was a way to get them free help and turn their life around, I think that can make a change,' says letter writer
Two drivers taken to hospital after Springwater Township crash

Two drivers taken to hospital after Springwater Township crash

One of them was airlifted to Toronto trauma centre with life-threatening injuries, police say