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Barrie Catch the Ace jackpot climbs to $240K

Barrie Catch the Ace jackpot climbs to $240K

Next draw taking place Thursday evening
Poll: Two-thirds don't expect to see the Leafs win the Cup in their lifetimes

Poll: Two-thirds don't expect to see the Leafs win the Cup in their lifetimes

The Leafs haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967. About two-thirds of readers in an online poll said they didn't expect to see that change in their lifetimes
Innisfil council rejects plan to sell InnPower, other utilities

Innisfil council rejects plan to sell InnPower, other utilities

Changes on are on tap for the town's utilities, but don't expect Innisfil to start selling them off
Three authors shortlisted for Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour

Three authors shortlisted for Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour

Ali Bryan, former winner Patrick deWitt and Deborah Wills are up for this year's award, to be announced at gala in Orillia on June 22
'Amazing feeling': Collingwood Blues score first Centennial Cup

'Amazing feeling': Collingwood Blues score first Centennial Cup

Collingwood Blues won the Canadian title with nail-biting 1-0 win over Melfort
Man charged with impaired in Hwy. 400 crash that sent 3 to hospital

Man charged with impaired in Hwy. 400 crash that sent 3 to hospital

Toronto man, 35, arrested following Sunday night collision in southbound lanes at Teston Road
Barrie non-profits team up to host inaugural Trash Dash fun run

Barrie non-profits team up to host inaugural Trash Dash fun run

Clean Up Barrie, Barrie Families Unite join forces for June 8 event behind Simcoe County District School Board administration centre in Midhurst
Kempenfelt Community Players set to hold youth auditions next month

Kempenfelt Community Players set to hold youth auditions next month

There are two opportunities for kids as young as eight to take part in upcoming theatre season
LETTER: Greenbelt, farmland 'under threat' more than ever

LETTER: Greenbelt, farmland 'under threat' more than ever

'What happened to Premier Doug Ford’s vow not to touch the Greenbelt? Looks like he needs another reminder of what most Ontarians value,' says letter writer
COLUMN: What is that smell? Is rain in the forecast?

COLUMN: What is that smell? Is rain in the forecast?

'It truly is amazing how a whiff of some odour or another can cause instant mental ruminations of a place or time from long ago,' says columnist