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Entrepreneur mom pushes sun protection in swim-wear designs

Entrepreneur mom pushes sun protection in swim-wear designs

Port Severn businesswoman Jen Scobie will be in Barrie on May 10 for the Friday Night Social market at Waterfront Fitness and Pilates Studio
Poorly trained commercial drivers a highway hazard, says Insurance Bureau

Poorly trained commercial drivers a highway hazard, says Insurance Bureau

Report stresses need for training oversight, learning the basics and better enforcement
COLUMN: Caribbean cruise sheds light on renewable energy

COLUMN: Caribbean cruise sheds light on renewable energy

'We are a wealthy country and could afford to de-carbonize our economy more aggressively,' says columnist Peter Bursztyn
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

They say Jita's birthing window is likely between May 6 and 27, but the size of her litter has not been confirmed
New shop brings the 'simple joys' of thrifting to Innisfil

New shop brings the 'simple joys' of thrifting to Innisfil

Julianna’s Thrift Shop opened along Yonge Street in March
TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Police chief wants more officers visible in Barrie's opioid crisis

Police chief wants more officers visible in Barrie's opioid crisis

Substance abuse 'is expansive and it is increasing at a drastic rate ... We are exploring a strategy within our downtown as well as our park areas to address that,' chief says
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

BEYOND LOCAL: A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

The one thing 9-year-old Cal Clifford wanted more than anything since he was a toddler was a pet octopus.
Simcoe County Rovers ready to defend championship title

Simcoe County Rovers ready to defend championship title

Action begins on April 28 in Vaughan