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'A tragedy': Police, residents pay respects to fallen officers

'A tragedy': Police, residents pay respects to fallen officers

'They served the community, and what happened to them shouldn’t have happened,' said person who watched today's procession
Downtown business owner to shave head in aid of breast cancer

Downtown business owner to shave head in aid of breast cancer

Helina Stark of The Cheesy Pickup is seeking donations to help raise awareness about disease that hit close to home; 'We just want to help out as much as we can'
ADOPT ME: Bubbles is a cuddly senior cat

ADOPT ME: Bubbles is a cuddly senior cat

Eight-year-old tabby in need of a home
'Fall' in love with food during Flavours of Lake Country

'Fall' in love with food during Flavours of Lake Country

Eight local restaurants taking part, with focus on autumn-inspired menus that encourage citizens to 'support local, eat local'
Police shootings: 'It just hits way too close to home'

Police shootings: 'It just hits way too close to home'

Sea of police officers lines Bayview Drive in south-end Barrie for today's funeral for slain South Simcoe constables Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup
LIVE: Funeral service for two fallen South Simcoe officers

LIVE: Funeral service for two fallen South Simcoe officers

The funeral is expected to begin at 11 a.m.
'We're stunned': Soldiers' Taste of Europe Gala raises $250,000

'We're stunned': Soldiers' Taste of Europe Gala raises $250,000

The event saw more than 350 members of the community come together in support of Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
LETTER: Elect council that will prioritize climate action

LETTER: Elect council that will prioritize climate action

Current council has committed to making 'big moves,' and the next one should keep it up, says letter writer
Candidates sign pledge to avoid 'petty politics' if elected

Candidates sign pledge to avoid 'petty politics' if elected

'For voters it helps them see who is willing to put their money where their mouth is and publicly commit to a positive, community-centred set of values,' said official
Thousands expected to attend today's funeral for slain officers

Thousands expected to attend today's funeral for slain officers

'When one of us falls, we all hurt. We want to show respect to the families, colleagues and friends left behind,' says Ontario Provincial Police Association official