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'Nothing we can't do together': City councillors look ahead

'Nothing we can't do together': City councillors look ahead

Barrie councillors were asked for their perspective on 2022, what's in store for 2023 and to explain how they will approach the coming year at city hall
Bob Seger tribute ready to rock Orillia Opera House stage

Bob Seger tribute ready to rock Orillia Opera House stage

Against the Wind coming to the region on April 29
Need work? 'Rewarding' custodian jobs available at school board

Need work? 'Rewarding' custodian jobs available at school board

Job fair goes Jan. 4: 'Custodians are highly respected members of the school community and are valued by students, teachers and other staff members,' says official
VIDEO: Dippers take chilly plunge into Kempenfelt Bay

VIDEO: Dippers take chilly plunge into Kempenfelt Bay

'After the initial feeling, it's great': More than 100 people participated in annual event that also benefits the Barrie Food Bank
YEAR IN REVIEW: Couple devastated after property expropriated for bypass

YEAR IN REVIEW: Couple devastated after property expropriated for bypass

'I didn't realize what they could do,' says investment property owner who recently had land expropriated to make way for Bradford Bypass
New Year's party goers were generally 'well behaved,' police say

New Year's party goers were generally 'well behaved,' police say

It was a busy night for Barrie police officers over the weekend; Saturday celebration was a 'good family night for those who had young children'
It's a boy: Barrie welcomes first baby of 2023

It's a boy: Barrie welcomes first baby of 2023

Wesley arrived at 1:59 a.m., weighing just over eight pounds, much to the delight of first-time parents
THEN AND NOW: Nomadic tobogganers searched for thrills

THEN AND NOW: Nomadic tobogganers searched for thrills

'It doesn’t get more urban (or bold!) than tobogganing down a laneway off one of the busiest streets in town'
Local MPs reflect on difficult 2022 with hope for the year ahead

Local MPs reflect on difficult 2022 with hope for the year ahead

'I do hope that we can all get through this coming year together, as friends and neighbours,' says Doug Shipley
LETTER: 'Quick and permanent justice' needed in officer's death

LETTER: 'Quick and permanent justice' needed in officer's death

'Those perpetrators guilty of other crimes and who refuse to comply with the law should be drafted into the military,' says letter writer