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COLUMN: Canada's Stanley Cup drought continues to dry out

COLUMN: Canada's Stanley Cup drought continues to dry out

And what have the Leafs won in the last decade? An early trip to the golf course, that’s all, writes reporter Bob Bruton
Several school boards projecting deficits in 'very difficult budget year'

Several school boards projecting deficits in 'very difficult budget year'

Head of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association says many boards 'finding it difficult to get to balance'
About 30 people evacuated following fire at Five Points hotel

About 30 people evacuated following fire at Five Points hotel

'There were no injuries, everyone evacuated the hotel and we’re just working on getting the displaced tenants accommodation,' says Barrie Fire official
Business at popular Orillia food trucks is sizzling (6 photos)

Business at popular Orillia food trucks is sizzling (6 photos)

'It seems like people are recognizing food trucks a little bit more,' says Not Just Dogs! owner Chris Stewart, who has been operating his mobile eatery for eight years
Puppy mills in Ontario now illegal, but will anything change?

Puppy mills in Ontario now illegal, but will anything change?

'With this new tool, I have full confidence that our Animal Welfare Services personnel will be able to hold bad actors to account,' says solicitor general
Red Sox score three in the ninth to defeat Baycats

Red Sox score three in the ninth to defeat Baycats

Barrie now travels to London for Canada Day contest
COLUMN: Shingling was different in years gone by

COLUMN: Shingling was different in years gone by

After some practice, even unskilled individuals could make a dozen well-crafted shingles in an hour
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Waypoint volunteers 'important' to boosting health of patients

Waypoint volunteers 'important' to boosting health of patients

'Our volunteers give people hope to keep going,' says Penetanguishene hospital's volunteer services co-ordinator
Area naturalists work to protect province's vulnerable turtles

Area naturalists work to protect province's vulnerable turtles

'Taking natural predators and risks into account it is estimated that only two percent of turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood,' Ontario Parks official says