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What's open, what's closed this long weekend in Simcoe County

What's open, what's closed this long weekend in Simcoe County

LINX Transit services won't be running on Monday; Simcoe County Museum open on holiday Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada

Wind gusts up to 90 km/h, nickel to toonie size hail and localized heavy downpours possible
Facing 'unprecedented' hate, Pride groups call on province for help

Facing 'unprecedented' hate, Pride groups call on province for help

'No one should live in fear for being who they are and loving whoever they choose,' says official
Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Applications for community collaborative grants due by Aug. 31
'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

51st annual arts and crafts festival, not to mention loads of live entertainment, kicks off Friday at 5 p.m.; Finger Eleven hits the stage Friday night
Trap-shooting nationals pull into Cookstown area this weekend

Trap-shooting nationals pull into Cookstown area this weekend

'This is sure to be a fantastic four days of competition,' says official; athletes from Canada, Brazil, India, U.S., and U.K. will be in attendance
Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock in Barrie

Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock in Barrie

'It’s like going back to childhood. It’s the simple pleasures and you challenge yourself by controlling the boat,' says USail Rental owner
Charges pending in fatal motorcycle crash: police

Charges pending in fatal motorcycle crash: police

Barrie man, 56, killed in Wednesday evening's collision near Innisfil and John streets
Surf's up! Area townships prepare for high-speed internet

Surf's up! Area townships prepare for high-speed internet

Almost 8,000 homes in Essa, Springwater and Oro-Medonte will benefit from new program; construction could be complete sometime in 2025
Baycats claw back to earn fourth straight win

Baycats claw back to earn fourth straight win

Trailing 8-6 and down to their last three outs, Baycats sent 11 batters to the plate to pull ahead; Barrie back in action tonight versus Brantford