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Auditor general backs up Ford government critics in damning report

Auditor general backs up Ford government critics in damning report

Value-for-money reports critique the province on the Ontario Science Centre, health care, the environment and more
Innisfil resident celebrates early Christmas prize with $22K jackpot

Innisfil resident celebrates early Christmas prize with $22K jackpot

'You enter these draws thinking it's a great way to give back and never expect to win ... and definitely not twice,' says draw winner
Welcoming news: County unveils plan for embracing immigration

Welcoming news: County unveils plan for embracing immigration

'There are more than 82,000 immigrants that call Simcoe County home. The word is out there that Simcoe County is a great place to live,' says warden
Headliners announced for next summer's Boots and Hearts

Headliners announced for next summer's Boots and Hearts

Top of the bill will be Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Cody Johnson; tickets for August 2024 festival go on sale Friday, Dec. 8
Are the city, MTO on same page with bridge work over Hwy. 400?

Are the city, MTO on same page with bridge work over Hwy. 400?

With several projects happening in and around Barrie, 'we are a little bit at their mercy when they publish their construction schedules,' says city official
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Ont. hospital services shuttered over 1,000 times in 2023: report

Ont. hospital services shuttered over 1,000 times in 2023: report

Ontario Health Coalition tracked all closures of emergency departments, urgent care centres and other hospitals services this year
COLUMN: Just back from England, our similarities run deep

COLUMN: Just back from England, our similarities run deep

In this week's Everything King, Wendy sizes up some of the many elements we share, but also the differences between Brits and Canucks
Ivy church fundraiser brings in $4K for Fresh Food Weekly

Ivy church fundraiser brings in $4K for Fresh Food Weekly

Money will help provide food to families in Barrie, Innisfil areas
'Bright spot': Barrie resident takes home $64K lottery prize

'Bright spot': Barrie resident takes home $64K lottery prize

Kevin Knapp purchased winning ticket at Ultramar on Anne Street