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COLUMN: Dreaded Elf on the Shelf added to family's Christmas traditions

COLUMN: Dreaded Elf on the Shelf added to family's Christmas traditions

Recent fad has added another 'layer of chaos' for many families, but it's worth it when you see children's faces light up, writes reporter Nikki Cole
Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Region's first steel ship spent Christmas Eve in harbour 85 years ago

Region's first steel ship spent Christmas Eve in harbour 85 years ago

The Huronic also the first ship side-launched into Collingwood harbour
New Dawn: Stephens takes over as director at public school board

New Dawn: Stephens takes over as director at public school board

'We’re growing in ways that few are across the province,' says Barrie resident Dawn Stephens, whose official start date is Jan. 1
COLUMN: Teaching kids the gift of giving is the real spirit of Christmas

COLUMN: Teaching kids the gift of giving is the real spirit of Christmas

It's about more than what's under the tree, says reporter Nikki Cole, who spent time with her young daughter to help Christmas Cheer
'Everybody thinks of kids at Christmas': Santa program delivers cheer to lonely seniors

'Everybody thinks of kids at Christmas': Santa program delivers cheer to lonely seniors

A recipient last year 'started crying because he hadn’t had a gift in over 20 years,' says Askennonia Senior Centre executive director
It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes big holiday business

It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes big holiday business

'We want to create a space that, as weird as it sounds, makes you feel like you're playing in your own basement,' says business owner
New Orillia doctor opens walk-in clinic days after arriving in Canada

New Orillia doctor opens walk-in clinic days after arriving in Canada

‘Anybody in the community who has a family doctor, who doesn't have a family doctor, we're open to see them, to serve them, to see how we can help,’ says doctor
ER physicians at Barrie hospital plead for more shelter, warming spaces

ER physicians at Barrie hospital plead for more shelter, warming spaces

'Our emergency department is already crowded and we are not able to provide beds to those who are shelter seeking,' says letter to city council
Mother Nature delivers 'awesome' Christmas present to local resorts

Mother Nature delivers 'awesome' Christmas present to local resorts

'We bought our passes (for Horseshoe Resort) in the summer and we’ve been itching to get out since then,' says Barrie resident Brittany Brownless