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Most people who died while boating last year weren't wearing lifejackets: OPP

Most people who died while boating last year weren't wearing lifejackets: OPP

'Surviving these types of incidents usually comes down to whether or not you choose to wear a lifejacket,' department says ahead of Safe Boating Awareness Week
Octogenarian happy to volunteer at weekly seniors' drop-in

Octogenarian happy to volunteer at weekly seniors' drop-in

'You pay a dollar for coffee so if you don’t drink coffee you don’t have to pay anything,' says volunteer
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