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Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

This comes on the heels of another incident Tuesday morning at a south-end Barrie high school, but it's unclear if the two are related
Strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon: Environment Canada

Strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says severe thunderstorm and possibly tornado watches may be issued later
Trial begins for Honduran political prisoner with family in Simcoe County

Trial begins for Honduran political prisoner with family in Simcoe County

'It’s the support of our rural community of Elmvale that’s really given us the drive and the spirit to keep going,' said Elmvale resident Janet Spring, who is watching from afar the trial of her son-in-law in Honduras
MCR raises Midland land supply issue for 30-year projection study

MCR raises Midland land supply issue for 30-year projection study

Questions whether Midland and Penetanguishene are defined as one primary settlement area or two, concerns Midland mayor
Volunteers fight to save 'special' local Girl Guide camp from potential development (8 photos)

Volunteers fight to save 'special' local Girl Guide camp from potential development (8 photos)

Group trying to raise $300,000 by October to purchase the 100-acre Camp Tewateno in Midhurst
Hospital CEO calls protests 'disheartening, frustrating and offensive' (6 photos)

Hospital CEO calls protests 'disheartening, frustrating and offensive' (6 photos)

For the second time in two weeks, a rally against mandatory vaccinations for health-care workers was held outside Barrie hospital, but BarrieToday could locate no RVH workers
World summit with United Nations partners coming to region

World summit with United Nations partners coming to region

The virtual event is focused on how small towns and cities can contribute to a worldwide goal for sustainable growth and development
Area home sales declined last month

Area home sales declined last month

Real estate association says while demand for homes is decreasing, supply still cannot keep pace with demand
Penetanguishene mayor unhappy with solicitor general after superjail policing costs meeting

Penetanguishene mayor unhappy with solicitor general after superjail policing costs meeting

Payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, heads-and-beds connected to the Central North Correctional Centre just two of four topics discussed at 2021 virtual AMO conference
Five local residents among 74 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Five local residents among 74 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are two new cases each in Midland and Penetanguishene, one in Tiny