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LETTERS: Staircase at Midland lake part of town's 'heritage'

LETTERS: Staircase at Midland lake part of town's 'heritage'

'I think it is the wrong thing to do to destroy heritage of our parks, which at one time a beautiful peaceful place to sit and connect with nature,' reader says
Police investigation at Bayfield Street, Highway 400

Police investigation at Bayfield Street, Highway 400

'There is an active police investigation going on in the area and there is no risk to public safety,' said OPP Const. Nicola Morris.
LETTER: Crappy idea to end wastewater surveillance

LETTER: Crappy idea to end wastewater surveillance

'Preventive maintenance is the most cost-effective way to protect the residents of Ontario from another disastrous outbreak similar to COVID-19,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Students celebrate end of school in 1915

COLUMN: Students celebrate end of school in 1915

Who among us didn’t enjoy good field day outing or moment of collective celebration as we emptied our desks on the last day of school and prepared for summer of reprieve?
By the numbers: Who's catching the GO train among local workers?

By the numbers: Who's catching the GO train among local workers?

Figures from 2021 Census show 37.7 per cent of Barrie residents leave the city for work, which is down from 39.5 per cent in 2016
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Navy League president says sports field, parade grounds 'would be good for us'

Navy League president says sports field, parade grounds 'would be good for us'

Amid community opposition to the plan, 'I’m hoping the public in general will take a look at this and think about the kids,' says Diane Chislett
Habitat for Humanity Huronia gets $37K to modernize technology

Habitat for Humanity Huronia gets $37K to modernize technology

Funding will help organization 'schedule, track, report, and co-ordinate fundraising efforts'
Free lockage on Trent-Severn Waterway this Canada Day

Free lockage on Trent-Severn Waterway this Canada Day

Parks Canada asking boaters to remember 10 golden rules while out on the water
Simcoe County Museum hosting Living in the Past this summer

Simcoe County Museum hosting Living in the Past this summer

Visitors invited every Sunday in July and August