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Joanne P. Sandy becomes Beausoleil First Nation's new chief today

Joanne P. Sandy becomes Beausoleil First Nation's new chief today

Sandy replaces Guy Monague as chief and will also hold a councillor position along with five others
Gardner doubles down, says it's time to reopen schools

Gardner doubles down, says it's time to reopen schools

'It... would be beneficial for children to come back and experience the positive health effects and mental health benefits,' says doc
For kids' sake, mental health expert says schools should be reopening

For kids' sake, mental health expert says schools should be reopening

With an announcement imminent, Dr. Rob Meeder says the province should do what's right for children and let them return to school
Vibrant new world opens up to colour-blind Barrie man (VIDEO)

Vibrant new world opens up to colour-blind Barrie man (VIDEO)

'It's nice that he can now enjoy all the colours the same as we do,' says Rick Krause's wife, Samantha, after he tried new glasses for first time
No local residents among 16 new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

No local residents among 16 new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are 25 people from Simcoe County and one from Muskoka District hospitalized with COVID-19, which is an increase of four new hospitalization since yesterday
Collisions, fatalities a reminder for cyclists, drivers to be safe

Collisions, fatalities a reminder for cyclists, drivers to be safe

Roads are for the enjoyment and transportation of everyone, including cyclists who are reminded that a bike is considered a vehicle, by law
LET'S EAT: Local farming business blossoms into major online, retail entity (6 photos)

LET'S EAT: Local farming business blossoms into major online, retail entity (6 photos)

From its modest roots during the pandemic's early days, Farm2Door has sprouted into a major player on the local food scene
Single-event sports betting proponents have attorney general in their corner

Single-event sports betting proponents have attorney general in their corner

'I don’t think there’s a partisan window on this,' says Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MPP Doug Downey
LETTER: Midland's community well-being and safety plan report lacks substance

LETTER: Midland's community well-being and safety plan report lacks substance

'It's a very nice looking report, but there are no action plans,' Midland resident says. 'Yes, I do think I could have done a better job myself'
Tay council approves $15,000 toward Waverley Heights fire reservoir

Tay council approves $15,000 toward Waverley Heights fire reservoir

Full-sized cistern at extent between Tay and Springwater fire could be used to mitigate distanced water shuttling