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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
Thousands mark dawn of 2023 in downtown Barrie (10 photos)

Thousands mark dawn of 2023 in downtown Barrie (10 photos)

The annual Downtown Countdown was a hit among people of all ages as citizens celebrated New Year's Eve in downtown Barrie
Happy New Year, Barrie!

Happy New Year, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
MPP Doug Downey optimistic about 'exciting year' ahead

MPP Doug Downey optimistic about 'exciting year' ahead

Downey says he looks forward to completing local infrastructure projects while further modernizing the justice system, saying '2023 is going to be an exciting year'
Finnish teams skating into town for annual hockey tourney

Finnish teams skating into town for annual hockey tourney

Finland’s popular hockey team Jokerit will return to Barrie for the first time in three years
REMEMBER THIS: Coal business rose from ashes of father-son rift

REMEMBER THIS: Coal business rose from ashes of father-son rift

“All kinds of coal, hard and soft, the best quality the market affords and direct from the mines by rail, at very low rates, and delivered in any part of the town": ad from 1880
Man apprehended in Midland after disturbance in Penetanguishene

Man apprehended in Midland after disturbance in Penetanguishene

OPP officers located vehicle on King Street in Midland where police cruisers briefly blocked road while male in crisis was taken into custody
Collingwood hopes to make a splash with national climate grant

Collingwood hopes to make a splash with national climate grant

‘Even though Collingwood is a smaller community, its leadership on climate issues ... punches way above its weight. We thought that was worth recognizing,' says official
YEAR IN REVIEW: Former Barrie officer files $2.5M lawsuit against city police

YEAR IN REVIEW: Former Barrie officer files $2.5M lawsuit against city police

Nicole Hankin files statement of claim seeking $2 million in damages for 'malicious prosecution and negligent investigation,' $500,000 for 'aggravated, moral and punitive damages,' as well as court costs
'Critical' development along Highway 400 will drive growth

'Critical' development along Highway 400 will drive growth

'We're excited about it,' says mayor of development that is expected to create more than 3,000 jobs, spark $30M in development charges