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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
Area man killed after vehicle struck by train in Brechin: OPP

Area man killed after vehicle struck by train in Brechin: OPP

Orillia OPP say two vehicles were struck by train at railway crossing on Highway 12 Sunday night; the investigation is ongoing
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: Here's the bills, big and small, that will be looked at in 2023

CANADA: Here's the bills, big and small, that will be looked at in 2023

House of Commons is still considering 54 proposed laws, 21 of which were brought forward by federal ministers
'Inspirational' nurses awarded highest palliative care certification

'Inspirational' nurses awarded highest palliative care certification

Carly Hoy, Christine Preston receive Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Certification. Since opening, Tomkins House staff have cared for more than 260 patients and their families