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

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Samaritan law challenge could mean more overdose deaths: advocates

Samaritan law challenge could mean more overdose deaths: advocates

If Supreme Court challenge succeeds, it could mean fewer people seek help when friend or community member is having a drug overdose, and a significant increase in deaths
WATCH: Who is Brian? Thrift-store Dr. Seuss book contains heartfelt note from long ago

WATCH: Who is Brian? Thrift-store Dr. Seuss book contains heartfelt note from long ago

Tonight on 'Closer Look': An Ontario woman bought a used copy of a children's classic — only to discover a handwritten note from father to son. She's now on a mission to return the book
Georgian College hosting virtual open house for prospective students

Georgian College hosting virtual open house for prospective students

Event takes place Jan. 25 and will include video tours of all seven local campuses
Rainbow Riot: Comedy night will support queer, transgender youth

Rainbow Riot: Comedy night will support queer, transgender youth

All proceeds from Jan. 25 event at Five Points Theatre benefit Gilbert Centre’s Queer and Trans Youth Program
Judge declines to boost Barrie man's sentence on child-porn charge

Judge declines to boost Barrie man's sentence on child-porn charge

Mark Richardson was given 90 days after pleading guilty last year as part of Project Maverick
McCutcheon’s Maple Syrup closes after 52 sweet years

McCutcheon’s Maple Syrup closes after 52 sweet years

'We have had many special moments working together as a family,' says co-owner of McCutcheon’s Maple Syrup in the Coldwater area
'Great season': Nouvelle-Alliance grad named Canadian Cyclist of the Year

'Great season': Nouvelle-Alliance grad named Canadian Cyclist of the Year

Isabella Holmgren moved up to the under-23 category in 2024 from junior and continued her 'incredible rise' in cycling last season
Upcoming exhibit offers 'unique blend of vibrant pastel artworks'

Upcoming exhibit offers 'unique blend of vibrant pastel artworks'

'Pastels offer a richness and depth that truly come to life when viewed up close,' says Barrie artist Susan Hunter Guise; exhibition runs Jan. 27 to Feb. 22
Privacy watchdog 'concerned' about students' personal info after data breach

Privacy watchdog 'concerned' about students' personal info after data breach

'Championing the privacy rights of children is one of my strategic priorities as children’s personal information is particularly sensitive,' says privacy commissioner