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Downtown businesses receive town grant for property improvements

Downtown businesses receive town grant for property improvements

The businesses abutting the John Street Parking Lot have been approved for a town grant to allow for repaving
Music therapy business hits all the right notes (5 photos)

Music therapy business hits all the right notes (5 photos)

Barrie native Heidi Flynn created Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County two decades ago; 'I have a brother with special needs and I always saw how captivated he was by music,' she says
Adopt Me: Sweet little Rue

Adopt Me: Sweet little Rue

She would be a great companion for most families, including those with children
Fall Webworms not as destructive as LDD moths

Fall Webworms not as destructive as LDD moths

The Webworms will create their nests on almost any kind of hardwood tree in the late summer and early fall. It is considered a pest but does not harm otherwise healthy trees. 
Ontario reports 784 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 784 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report included 738 recoveries
Preliminary work begins for Holland River trails system (3 photos)

Preliminary work begins for Holland River trails system (3 photos)

Project team hosts first meeting, site inspection
BEYOND LOCAL: How your smartphone can help enhance cognitive abilities

BEYOND LOCAL: How your smartphone can help enhance cognitive abilities

Digital devices and technologies can enhance the way we learn and work, experts say
Canadians fundraising virtually for critical cancer research at 41st Terry Fox Run

Canadians fundraising virtually for critical cancer research at 41st Terry Fox Run

'Perhaps not since 1980 have we seen such a dire need for cancer research,' says president and scientific director at Terry Fox Research Institute
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
OPINION: As people continue working from home, the monthly transit pass needs to change to remain worth it

OPINION: As people continue working from home, the monthly transit pass needs to change to remain worth it

Transit agencies are worried it may take years to regain lost use from the COVID-19 pandemic