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Local council firing off letters addressing Lake Simcoe's health

Local council firing off letters addressing Lake Simcoe's health

Barrie deputy mayor says it's time for action and not more words, noting 17 previous letters on various matters elicited just two replies
Simcoe County launches new tool to access local census data

Simcoe County launches new tool to access local census data

Program supports homelessness prevention by tracking real-time data of shelter usage and other trends across the region
Dick’s Bargain Barn is saying ‘bye bye’ to Bradford

Dick’s Bargain Barn is saying ‘bye bye’ to Bradford

Owner of local family business looking forward to retirement after almost four decades
BEYOND LOCAL: Depressed or anxious about finances amid inflation and rising rates? You're not alone

BEYOND LOCAL: Depressed or anxious about finances amid inflation and rising rates? You're not alone

Canadians are grappling with what a November report from MNP Ltd. called "inflation isolation": loneliness brought on when avoiding the expense of social events means less time with friends.
Barrie's new speed cameras nabbing lead-foot drivers in a flash

Barrie's new speed cameras nabbing lead-foot drivers in a flash

Standard fines set out in the Highway Traffic Act are doubled in community safety zones
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Public help sought in suspicious death investigation in Orillia

Public help sought in suspicious death investigation in Orillia

Police responded to the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m. Thursday
BEYOND LOCAL: Upcoming lunar mission highlights busy stretch for Canadian astronauts

BEYOND LOCAL: Upcoming lunar mission highlights busy stretch for Canadian astronauts

Canada is contributing Canadarm 3 to the lunar station. It is also helping to build a small lunar rover designed for use on the moon's South Pole as well as a larger utility lunar rover, said Lisa Campbell, CSA president
Shiver me timbers! Barrie waterfront to host Pirate Life Theatre

Shiver me timbers! Barrie waterfront to host Pirate Life Theatre

Group uses modified houseboat reconstructed to appear like a pirate ship; it will be located in Barrie transient marina
New GrandPals program looks to bridge generation gap

New GrandPals program looks to bridge generation gap

'If someone has a story, even if they don't think they have, and they love kids, they can get involved in this,' says coordinator