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Recent post on social media asked people what they would tell new residents to Barrie, so reporter Shawn Gibson came up with some ideas

In this week's column, Wendy says she doesn't know why we need so many abbreviations in our text messages and communications

Barrie theatre company opening its doors for free for upcoming production of 'neglected masterpiece' beginning next week

'It doesn’t mean councillors shouldn’t consider cuts, especially if services aren’t being used. They just should be cautious and understand the possible effect on residents,' writes political columnist Barry Ward

With an ever-growing city wrapped around Kempenfelt Bay, there are a lot of stresses on the lake, writes Kevin Lamb

With Zellers making a comeback, Wendy takes a trip down Memory Lane looking at other defunct stores, and a time when choice and customer satisfaction were in vogue

Pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, tariffs among factors that have led to 'increases in food prices across the board,' says columnist

Top trophy eluded Terry Martin during playing career, but he now retires as a winning pro scout with Colorado Avalanche

Much like watching JFK's kids grow up, Wendy says the same allure surrounded Elvis Presley's daughter, who died unexpectedly last week and was rock 'n' roll royalty

Instead of trying to follow the latest fitness or food trends, reporter Nikki Cole says it's time to just focus on things that bring her joy