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'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

Decision gives 'real clarity' to about 3,200 Bradford West Gwillimbury residents who worried about possible phase out, town councillor says
Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Charges laid after officer spotted vehicle on side of Highway 11
Orillia residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour

Orillia residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour

'The smell has been there for over a year. The solution is to stop the production,' says frustrated resident at public forum
Officials tight-lipped as fire probe continues at area vape shop

Officials tight-lipped as fire probe continues at area vape shop

South Simcoe police, Office of the Fire Marshal will only say investigation into May 10 blaze is ongoing
Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

'His tireless efforts in supporting the military and volunteering have left an enduring mark on our city,' mayor says of namesake Brig.-Gen. John Hayter
COLUMN: Sidewalk removal puts vehicles before people

COLUMN: Sidewalk removal puts vehicles before people

'Pedestrian safety in Barrie, it would seem, must be sacrificed in the name of SUVs, garbage bins and more housing,' says political columnist
Residents reminded to apply for free digital parking passes

Residents reminded to apply for free digital parking passes

Waterfront hang-tag passes expired at the end of 2023
LETTER: Money for sports field better spent elsewhere

LETTER: Money for sports field better spent elsewhere

'It seems like council has firmly already decided what they will do. That's disappointing,' says letter writer
LETTER: Southshore sports field would be 'beautiful addition'

LETTER: Southshore sports field would be 'beautiful addition'

'This is not about kids playing on a field in somebody else's backyard. This about utilizing the field that the wonderful Sea Cadets would use,' says letter writer
LETTER: Couple has 'grave concerns' about sports field's noise

LETTER: Couple has 'grave concerns' about sports field's noise

Cumberland Street residents say they support Sea Cadets' relocation, but not waterfront sports field