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Second suspect charged in last summer's shooting death in Vaughan

Second suspect charged in last summer's shooting death in Vaughan

Markham man charged Wednesday with first-degree murder, attempted murder; Barrie man also charged last month with first-degree murder
Recreation fee assistance levels playing field for all in Oro-Medonte

Recreation fee assistance levels playing field for all in Oro-Medonte

'Sport used to be the great equalizer and I think for a lot of kids now, they’re at a substantial disadvantage' due to specialization in youth sport, says councillor
WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

Derev rocking The Queens, Bounce Bonanza at Bradford Greenhouses and Barrie's eighth annual Holi Fest among weekend events
Barrie man facing drug, weapon charges after bust in North Bay

Barrie man facing drug, weapon charges after bust in North Bay

Police say officers seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine and methamphetamine
Snow is still on the ground, so why are best campsites already booked?

Snow is still on the ground, so why are best campsites already booked?

One expert says B.C. has 'effectively remedied' a loophole that, in Ontario, lets savvy campers snag provincial campsites early
Early spring-like temps mean unsafe conditions near waterways: NVCA

Early spring-like temps mean unsafe conditions near waterways: NVCA

Conservation authority says dangerous ice and slippery banks already exist, with more rain and melting snow to come
Rising temperatures make for tricky trek on Oro-Medonte trail

Rising temperatures make for tricky trek on Oro-Medonte trail

'We really needed the snowshoes to be able to navigate the trail safely,' says hiking club president
Barrie mom, entrepreneur eyes right ingredients as 'recipe' for success

Barrie mom, entrepreneur eyes right ingredients as 'recipe' for success

'Let’s be honest, entrepreneurship is stressful and lonely, and motherhood is stressful and lonely,' says Laura Sinclair, who will host This Mother Means Business Live on April 4
Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Tiffin St. partially closed as crews deal with pickup fire

Tiffin St. partially closed as crews deal with pickup fire

Firefighters found truck engulfed in flames near the intersection of Tiffin and Dunlop West; lane closure remains in place