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Bradford approves zoning change for 28-townhouse development

Bradford approves zoning change for 28-townhouse development

Compared to original proposal, setbacks have been increased and heights are reduced after feedback from 2021 public meeting
Cheers! LCBO poised to uncork new Barrie store at Park Place

Cheers! LCBO poised to uncork new Barrie store at Park Place

South-end location scheduled to have soft opening March 25 and store will include more than 1,500 brands
'Monumental': Newmarket aims to designate 53 new heritage sites

'Monumental': Newmarket aims to designate 53 new heritage sites

Pickering College, churches, homes on list to get pushed for designation by end-of-year deadline set by province's Bill 23
South Simcoe police ‘back in the schools now,’ says chief

South Simcoe police ‘back in the schools now,’ says chief

Public board says they ‘will continue to welcome police in schools’ for specific operations
COLUMN: Province 'sitting on its hands' with Barrie SCS issue

COLUMN: Province 'sitting on its hands' with Barrie SCS issue

Overdose deaths have continued long after Barrie city council approved Innisfil Street as location for facility, columnist explains
New coalition takes salty jab at local MPPs over Lake Simcoe's health

New coalition takes salty jab at local MPPs over Lake Simcoe's health

Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition includes individuals, grassroots groups and environmental organizations dedicated to changing road salt-application practices across the province
Essa Township to support charities making a difference

Essa Township to support charities making a difference

Several community groups poised to benefit from municipal funds, including Angus Lions for Canada Day celebrations and Santa Claus parade
Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes across Ontario

Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes across Ontario

The bill would permit this type of building and eliminate common stumbling blocks that make density legal, but not financially feasible
Village Media expands again with revamp of Oakville News

Village Media expands again with revamp of Oakville News

Today marks the official relaunch of Oakville's go-to source for local news and information, now owned by the same company that operates this community website
Ontario farmers' markets always in season: OFA

Ontario farmers' markets always in season: OFA

Best way to protect farmland 'is to buy the food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we produce there'