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

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

This weekend's events include Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair at county museum and Open Air Meridian Culture Days in downtown Barrie
Jeep stolen last night from Bayfield St. parking lot

Jeep stolen last night from Bayfield St. parking lot

Barrie police say green 2022 Jeep JJD, with Ontario licence plate PB1O37, was taken sometime between 10:15 p.m. and midnight
Two Barrie men charged with murder in Georgina double shooting

Two Barrie men charged with murder in Georgina double shooting

York Regional Police have charged 19-year-old John McKay and 20-year-old Ethan Pashak-McNeil with first-degree murder
Grab your art supplies: Springwater launches Holiday Card Colouring Contest

Grab your art supplies: Springwater launches Holiday Card Colouring Contest

Winning entries will be featured on township's official holiday card; theme for this year’s contest is 'Winter in Springwater'
City looking at 'very well thought out' housing plan for Lockhart Rd.

City looking at 'very well thought out' housing plan for Lockhart Rd.

'We need more housing, we hear that,' says ward councillor; resident questions amount of affordable units in project
Killarney Beach Rd. upgrades inching closer to reality

Killarney Beach Rd. upgrades inching closer to reality

Despite delays, design work almost complete, construction in Lefroy area anticipated to begin in spring 2025 and run through to fall 2027
High school football action returns to the gridiron today

High school football action returns to the gridiron today

Barrie North travels to Maple Ridge, while Collingwood visits Innisdale, both at 2 p.m.; St. Joan of Arc hosts St. Theresa's at 2:30 p.m.
'Everybody liked her': Dead man's 1994 interview with police shown at murder trial

'Everybody liked her': Dead man's 1994 interview with police shown at murder trial

'I never had such a shock in my life,' outlaw biker William 'Woody' Theakston told homicide detectives of seeing Katherine Janeiro's body
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Activity of concern': Vape detectors coming to school near you

'Activity of concern': Vape detectors coming to school near you

Public board installing approximately 125 vape detectors across all of its 15 secondary schools; estimated cost is $300,000