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Vikings blank Invaders, while Jags wallow in big win over JOA

Vikings blank Invaders, while Jags wallow in big win over JOA

'It feels good to be 5-0 and get ready for next week with another big game against Collingwood,' says Barrie North's Christian Giguere, who has 10 touchdowns this season
Barrie police eyeing $3.9M budget hike for 2025, but with surprise buy coming

Barrie police eyeing $3.9M budget hike for 2025, but with surprise buy coming

Mayor caught off guard by news that city police plan to purchase new stun guns, at a cost of more than $780,000
'Whoopsy': Motorcyclist faces 40 charges after posting videos

'Whoopsy': Motorcyclist faces 40 charges after posting videos

Motorcyclist filmed himself speeding and fleeing from officers, police say
'Lucky' woman celebrates 106th birthday with music, family

'Lucky' woman celebrates 106th birthday with music, family

Lucille Ellins fell in love with Lake Couchiching almost 100 years ago, and now lives on lake's shore; 'I love it up here. It's peaceful,' she says with a smile
Wrestlers piledriving their way into Angus in support of Special Olympics

Wrestlers piledriving their way into Angus in support of Special Olympics

Rock Solid Wrestling returns to Essa Recreation Centre on Oct. 26 with Anarchy in Angus 20
Local residents invited to chill out at Holistic Fall Fair Market

Local residents invited to chill out at Holistic Fall Fair Market

'It’s the perfect chance to discover new favourites and support local entrepreneurs,' wellness centre owner says of Saturday's free event
Sadlon Arena ushers in Simcoe County Bridal Show this weekend

Sadlon Arena ushers in Simcoe County Bridal Show this weekend

Event now in its fifth year and organizers say it continues to be the area's largest wedding show, featuring more than 50 vendors
‘Fantastic deal’: Bradford supporting MZO for new high school

‘Fantastic deal’: Bradford supporting MZO for new high school

Two land owners willing to donate 8.1 hectares for school in exchange for zoning and boundary changes to build 81-hectare residential development
Province earmarks $500K to stop spread of invasive species

Province earmarks $500K to stop spread of invasive species

Some of the money will be used to prevent water soldier in Lake Simcoe, which was recently detected for the first time
Penetanguishene 'trending' with short-term rental customers

Penetanguishene 'trending' with short-term rental customers

Airbnb official says STRs represent less than one per cent of Ontario housing supply