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'We'll always keep reopening': Magic mushroom stores defiant amid attacks, police raids

'We'll always keep reopening': Magic mushroom stores defiant amid attacks, police raids

'As long as we are doing it properly and we’re educating people, you know, this is a medical store. It’s medicinal,' says shop manager in downtown Barrie
Date set for judge to deliver verdict in Snowbird pilot's sex-assault trial

Date set for judge to deliver verdict in Snowbird pilot's sex-assault trial

Maj. Steven Hurlbut will learn his fate Sept. 5 as judge prepares to render decision following oft-delayed court proceedigs
Patrick Brown under police protection amid threats: Peel police

Patrick Brown under police protection amid threats: Peel police

Former Barrie-area politician says he will not let threats against him and his family impact his work as Brampton's mayor
VIDEO: The pandemic is long over — get back to the office

VIDEO: The pandemic is long over — get back to the office

Tonight on our 'Closer Look' podcast: With COVID-19 lockdowns well behind us, a growing number of employers are demanding that their workers actually come to work. Is it necessary?
Meaford Hall presents all-Canadian summer lineup

Meaford Hall presents all-Canadian summer lineup

Facility presents award-winning and up-and-coming musicians and performers, including musical celebration of The Band this weekend
Orillia Jr. Royals topple Creemore, will open playoffs versus Barrie

Orillia Jr. Royals topple Creemore, will open playoffs versus Barrie

First game goes Thursday night at Tudhope Park as North Dufferin Baseball League post-season gets underway; Game 2 set for Sunday night at Lennox Park in Barrie
‘Great editor, storyteller’: Barrie newspaperman remembered for kindness

‘Great editor, storyteller’: Barrie newspaperman remembered for kindness

Donald Wilcox, who died July 12 at age 86, had stops at Barrie Examiner, Orillia Packet & Times and Collingwood Enterprise-Bulletin
First Nations launch challenge to overturn new 'megaprojects' laws

First Nations launch challenge to overturn new 'megaprojects' laws

Bill 5 allows provincial government to 'unilaterally ram through projects without meaningful engagement,' First Nations argue
Council stalemate leaves Collingwood arts centre in limbo

Council stalemate leaves Collingwood arts centre in limbo

Almost three hours of discussion Monday ended with council still split on the future of an arts centre
'He seemed so legitimate': Senior scammed by fake bylaw officer

'He seemed so legitimate': Senior scammed by fake bylaw officer

'He looked nice, and he was polite,' says elderly victim who fell prey to a convincing con artist posing as an Orillia bylaw officer