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COLUMN: Buffy Sainte-Marie exposed as modern-day Grey Owl?

COLUMN: Buffy Sainte-Marie exposed as modern-day Grey Owl?

'She is still a hero to me' as an activist, but the rest of her alleged origin story could be 'fraud of the highest degree,' says reporter Kevin Lamb
Stamp collecting? Local club had it licked at 60th annual show

Stamp collecting? Local club had it licked at 60th annual show

Barrie District Stamp Club hosted event at Stroud community centre Oct. 21
BEYOND LOCAL: B.C.'s new fossil emblem an 80-million-year-old marine reptile called elasmosaur

BEYOND LOCAL: B.C.'s new fossil emblem an 80-million-year-old marine reptile called elasmosaur

The first elasmosaur fossil was discovered in 1988, along the Puntledge River on Vancouver Island, marking the first fossil of its kind found west of the Canadian Rockies
Housing affordability creates 'scary' scenario for local senior

Housing affordability creates 'scary' scenario for local senior

'I can never retire for a start. That’s just not an option. If I retire, I don’t eat and I don’t live anywhere,' says Barrie resident Leslie Walker, who attended forum at city hall
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL Canadians split down the middle on handing out Halloween candy: survey

BEYOND LOCAL Canadians split down the middle on handing out Halloween candy: survey

The poll from Leger and The Canadian Press, which was conducted between Oct. 20 and 22, also indicates 71 per cent of Canadians expect to spend about the same amount of money on Halloween this year as last
The horror! These Halloween lovers possess diverse scare tactics

The horror! These Halloween lovers possess diverse scare tactics

Barrie area has plenty to offer this Halloween, from fully accessible village and kid-friendly paths to one local house where chill factor goes far beyond traditional 'boo barn'
Colllingwood Fire keeping 911 dispatch services in Barrie

Colllingwood Fire keeping 911 dispatch services in Barrie

The local department has had a contract with Barrie Fire and Emergency Services for 911 dispatching since 2009
Leafs 365: Book gives daily reasons to keep loving the Leafs

Leafs 365: Book gives daily reasons to keep loving the Leafs

Yes, the Leafs are under a ‘curse,’ having not won the Stanley Cup since 1967, but fans remain committed to their beloved team
Hank the dog 'happy to be home' after weeklong adventure

Hank the dog 'happy to be home' after weeklong adventure

‘You have no idea how hopeless you feel,’ says Barrie pet owner, who was in Italy when he discovered his beloved canine buddy was missing