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Creatures of the night evade Barrie’s merry band of bat-watchers
Barrie’s first-ever bat walk ended in disappointment when participants failed to spot any of the flying mammals.
On Thursday evening, a group of 15 would-be...
Province approves $18.9m rebuild of Shanty Bay Public School
The province is giving a local school board the green light to rebuild one of Ontario’s oldest elementary schools.
The Ontario government has given its...
Council hails Renee Foessel, police department clerk and paralympian
City council is highlighting the athletic achievements of one of Barrie’s finest.
During last week’s council meeting, it awarded a certificate of recognition to Barrie...
Simcoe asking shelters to open ‘alternative spaces’ for winter
Unhoused people in Simcoe County seeking respite from the bitter cold may find themselves sleeping in cafeterias, board rooms or offices this winter.
Simcoe is...
Boffins begin breakdown of Barrie budget survey results
City officials are expressing thanks to participants in Barrie's annual budget survey, which will be used to inform civic spending priorities in 2025.
This year,...