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Township boundary report sidesteps Barrie's land needs

Township boundary report sidesteps Barrie's land needs

Springwater staff come up with six special economic zones which currently, and in the future, could host shared commercial or industry
Lifetime licence suspension coming for impaired drivers who cause death

Lifetime licence suspension coming for impaired drivers who cause death

Reckless motorist behaviour such as speeding and impaired driving are on the rise, and penalties must increase to serve as an effective deterrent
Waterfront sports field, new Sea Cadets site approved by Barrie council

Waterfront sports field, new Sea Cadets site approved by Barrie council

'It’s sad that it has become us against them,' deputy mayor says of controversial project along Barrie's southern shore
Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

'There was no other option and we need to act now,' director says of plan to transform ambulance garage to space that can accommodate 50 patients not requiring overnight stays
Rally for rainbow equality coming to Barrie on Friday

Rally for rainbow equality coming to Barrie on Friday

Event is 'a call to action for elected officials and governments at every level to address rising hate'
Chief wants province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

Chief wants province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

'Just because you have a drop of Indigenous blood running through your veins' doesn't make one Indigenous, chief says at identify fraud summit
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
A horse and Sea-Doo, of course: Open houses mark Police Week (7 photos)

A horse and Sea-Doo, of course: Open houses mark Police Week (7 photos)

Observed since 1970, the week celebrates 'police officers and personnel for the extraordinary work they do every day,' South Simcoe department says
Ex-warden says county involvement 'key' to Barrie boundary talks

Ex-warden says county involvement 'key' to Barrie boundary talks

'Some of the same situations we were trying to resolve are still trying to be resolved through the exact same methods,' says former warden
Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

'His tireless efforts in supporting the military and volunteering have left an enduring mark on our city,' mayor says of site namesake Brig.-Gen. John Hayter