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Some residents worried they'll lose their 'voice' under new zoning bylaw

Some residents worried they'll lose their 'voice' under new zoning bylaw

'I feel you are taking away the rights of residents to be involved in their neighbourhood,' Barrie resident says during lengthy public meeting on sweeping changes
'This is like Christmas Day': Vikings unwrap Georgian Bay football title

'This is like Christmas Day': Vikings unwrap Georgian Bay football title

'Respect to St. Joe's. They put up a hell of a fight and a great football game,' Barrie North coach Burke Erwin says after 13-0 win in championship game
Region's fruit growers juiced up with $4.4M funding announcement

Region's fruit growers juiced up with $4.4M funding announcement

MPP says new money will allow apple producers to be more innovative and competitive in growing and marketing their products
'Bringing joy': Tiniest of Swifties all dressed up in Southlake NICU

'Bringing joy': Tiniest of Swifties all dressed up in Southlake NICU

'This is our way of bringing Taylor Swift to the NICU even if we couldn’t go to the concert,' says RN at Newmarket hospital
Newly formed Barrie Youth Honour Choir to perform next week

Newly formed Barrie Youth Honour Choir to perform next week

Community invited to evening concert on Nov. 20 at Collier Street United Church in downtown Barrie; tickets are $10
Oro-Medonte council flip-flops on penalty for permit-less home builder

Oro-Medonte council flip-flops on penalty for permit-less home builder

Building official says site-plan approval had not been granted by township for Shanty Bay property, although work went ahead anyway
County, city retirement home join forces for seniors spaces

County, city retirement home join forces for seniors spaces

'These 20 new spaces will create a domino effect in our shelter system, freeing up shelter beds and encouraging more people to come inside during the coldest months of the year,' says warden
'My heart breaks for her': Northern Ontario community demands justice

'My heart breaks for her': Northern Ontario community demands justice

Protesters on hand to 'show Kaylie that she is loved and supported and that she has people here that are willing to get justice for her'
Bursary helps cover marine students' costs at Georgian's Midland campus

Bursary helps cover marine students' costs at Georgian's Midland campus

Up to $2,000 available to help with transportation and accommodation expenses
Innisfil painter’s 'artistic spiritualness' to be showcased in Italy

Innisfil painter’s 'artistic spiritualness' to be showcased in Italy

Maria Kelebeev will display three paintings in a city just outside of Venice, as part of the Contemporary Art Talent Show