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'Take care of my baby': Heartfelt ceremony marks anniversary of woman's murder

'Take care of my baby': Heartfelt ceremony marks anniversary of woman's murder

'We can't just call women who are murdered for the sake of being women another homicide,' official says at emotional unveiling of purple bench in Midland
Sea of red: Baycats offer free admission for Pack-the-Park night

Sea of red: Baycats offer free admission for Pack-the-Park night

Local IBL squad calling for 'red out,' so fans being asked to wear red; Barrie players will be donning their special red jerseys for Throwback Thursday
Englobe acquires Peterborough firm with Barrie satellite office

Englobe acquires Peterborough firm with Barrie satellite office

Company president says Cambium 'perfectly complements and scales our Ontario operations'
OPP charge dump truck driver with stunt driving in Oro-Medonte

OPP charge dump truck driver with stunt driving in Oro-Medonte

Police say driver was going 106 km/h in 60-km/h zone Tuesday on Line 7 North
Barrie won't be 'held hostage' by magic mushroom shops, says mayor

Barrie won't be 'held hostage' by magic mushroom shops, says mayor

As quickly as illegal psilocybin dispensaries are raided, shut down or evicted, they quickly sprout back up in plain sight, often under brightly coloured signs and facades
Erosion 'washing everything away' along Innisfil St. sidewalk in Barrie

Erosion 'washing everything away' along Innisfil St. sidewalk in Barrie

'It’s filling up the drains, blocking up the storm sewers ... If they tackle the issue right now, they could probably fix it before the next heavy rain,' says local resident
Stolen property discovered after medical response call in Barrie

Stolen property discovered after medical response call in Barrie

What began as call for help ended with arrest as police say 36-year-old man was caught with items allegedly taken from unlocked vehicles across Barrie
City reports increase of plastic in organics waste collection

City reports increase of plastic in organics waste collection

Barrie residents reminded that diapers and personal hygiene products belong in the garbage; 'plastic of any kind is not accepted in the organics program,' city says
Georgian College named Technology Access Centre, gets $1.75M grant

Georgian College named Technology Access Centre, gets $1.75M grant

Funding will allow for creation of 'space where manufacturers can test, develop and refine new technologies in a safe, flexible environment'
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Patrick Brown: police

Man arrested after allegedly threatening Patrick Brown: police

Peel Regional Police say 29-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm