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Barrie business owners spring into action to help homeless shelter

Barrie business owners spring into action to help homeless shelter

'They’re my neighbours. I’m there to look after them. Hopefully somebody would do it for me … so that’s it,' says owner of Mike The Mattress Guy
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
Snow squalls expected this afternoon: Environment Canada

Snow squalls expected this afternoon: Environment Canada

Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 15 to 30 cm is possible, Environment Canada says
‘It’s early days’: Why Innisfil’s first major transit plan needs your input now

‘It’s early days’: Why Innisfil’s first major transit plan needs your input now

Long-term plan could explore feasibility of a hybrid system consisting of fixed routes and Uber's current on-demand partnership, town planning manager says
CLOSER LOOK: Homeless crisis in Ontario will get worse before it gets better

CLOSER LOOK: Homeless crisis in Ontario will get worse before it gets better

In this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists discuss an important story making headlines. On tonight's episode: A new report attempts to tally the homeless across the province
Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform

Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform

Settlement worth up to $150 million, and individual payments will range from $5,000 to $35,000
Toronto police launch new team to tackle violence in tow-truck industry

Toronto police launch new team to tackle violence in tow-truck industry

Police say plainclothes and uniformed officers will be deployed in critical areas around Toronto to tackle shootings, arson and other acts linked to 'bad actors'
Rama chief shares special bond with Toronto Maple Leafs' 'chief'

Rama chief shares special bond with Toronto Maple Leafs' 'chief'

'They are taking a leadership role on issues related to reconciling our past as a society with the Indigenous community,' Ted Williams says of NHL team
Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

'We are committed to providing space for important and sometimes difficult discussions,' says spokesperson for Hamilton art gallery
New paramedic post in Springwater on schedule for summer opening

New paramedic post in Springwater on schedule for summer opening

County says paramedic facilities plan includes standardized design approach that can be scaled to different sizes, providing cost savings and consistency