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Severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada

Torrential rain and wind gusts up to 100 km/h are possible
REMEMBER THIS: Suspicious characters — Part 3

REMEMBER THIS: Suspicious characters — Part 3

Local girl's frightening ordeal was a whirlwind experience
Poll: Most favour tariffs on inexpensive Chinese-made electric cars

Poll: Most favour tariffs on inexpensive Chinese-made electric cars

A $13,000 car? That's what one Chinese auto maker could sell vehicles for in Canada unless tariffs are put in place
UPDATE: : OPP investigate death at Bayfield St., Hwy. 400

UPDATE:: OPP investigate death at Bayfield St., Hwy. 400

'There is an active police investigation going on in the area and there is no risk to public safety,' says OPP Const. Nicola Morris
COLUMN: Repurposing old materials great way to decorate garden

COLUMN: Repurposing old materials great way to decorate garden

Reusing stone, wood and metal can complement the beauty of low-maintenance, hardy perennials
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
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