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Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter again

Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter again

'Nothing weighs more heavily on our souls than the idea that we may never know what happened to Elnaz,' says mother of Hajtamiri, who was abducted one year ago today and hasn't been seen or heard from since
Police announce $100K reward for help locating Elnaz Hajtamiri

Police announce $100K reward for help locating Elnaz Hajtamiri

The 37-year-old was abducted from a home in Wasaga Beach one year ago today
Woman charged with impaired after van strikes pole on Lakeshore

Woman charged with impaired after van strikes pole on Lakeshore

Crash happened shortly after midnight this morning at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Victoria Street
MonAvenir director calls it a career after 30 years in education

MonAvenir director calls it a career after 30 years in education

André Blais, who also served principal at Nouvelle-Alliance in Barrie for eight years, will leave his position at the end of the school year
LETTER: Conquering bullying takes work from everyone

LETTER: Conquering bullying takes work from everyone

17-year-old opens up about impact of bullying, calls for personal actions from everyone to put an end to bullying
'Huge honour': Brassard hopes to mine hockey gold in Lake Placid

'Huge honour': Brassard hopes to mine hockey gold in Lake Placid

'I have been part of many big games in my life, but I haven’t yet had the privilege to wear the jersey for my country,' says former Barrie Colts defenceman
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Is Canada's bail system really broken?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Is Canada's bail system really broken?

Last month's tragic shooting death of an OPP officer has sparked plenty of outrage over Canada's so-called 'catch and release' bail system. The truth is a lot more complicated than the soundbites
Temporary noise-bylaw exemption granted for Johnson St. project

Temporary noise-bylaw exemption granted for Johnson St. project

'Since construction started, we have had quite a bit of disruption to the neighbourhood — truck parking, lighting,' says ward councillor
Mother Nature needs to 'chill' to salvage ice-fishing season

Mother Nature needs to 'chill' to salvage ice-fishing season

'Experience has taught us to roll with whatever the weather gives us,' says local ice-hut operator, who has had to cancel 'several' bookings