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As isolation sets in, deaf seniors find ways to connect at Rumball

As isolation sets in, deaf seniors find ways to connect at Rumball

South-end Barrie facility provides tight-knit community; 'They move in here, they come together. And quite often they'll say, 'Oh, that was my classmate,'' says longtime staffer
NVCA looking for landowners to plant trees in the spring

NVCA looking for landowners to plant trees in the spring

Conservation authority plants about 100,000 trees every year
Innisfil resident is 'tireless contributor on behalf of our local history'

Innisfil resident is 'tireless contributor on behalf of our local history'

'Bill is a fascinating person to talk with. He has an intimate knowledge of Innisfil people, history and events and is always delighted to share what he knows,' said official
LETTER: Government must make school bus seatbelts the law

LETTER: Government must make school bus seatbelts the law

'A school bus is built to transport people. It is made of light sheet metal, no roll bars, not significantly superior bumpers,' says letter writer
Bradford engineering firm ranked one of Canada’s top growing companies

Bradford engineering firm ranked one of Canada’s top growing companies

'Our longstanding commitment to growing careers and building communities has never been more critical,' says C.F. Crozier & Associates official
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
New $8.5-million development expected to bring 300 jobs to area

New $8.5-million development expected to bring 300 jobs to area

'These are the jobs for folks who are moving to Barrie, who live in Barrie, who don’t want to commute anymore,' said Mayor Alex Nuttall
COLUMN: 'Unseemly' conventions feel almost criminal

COLUMN: 'Unseemly' conventions feel almost criminal

Despite being a self-admitted 'true-crime addict,' columnist wonders about the growing fascination with the genre
County of Simcoe paramedics honoured for exemplary service

County of Simcoe paramedics honoured for exemplary service

Local paramedics honoured with medals for 20 years of exemplary service, including at least 10 years in the performance of duties involving potential risk
Support for Doug Ford's PCs nears all-time low, poll finds

Support for Doug Ford's PCs nears all-time low, poll finds

The PCs still lead but the NDP and Liberals are nipping at their heels following fallout from Greenbelt scandal