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Personal link to out-of-work shipbuilders inspires Gaslight play

Personal link to out-of-work shipbuilders inspires Gaslight play

Having gone through the closure of a factory and the tragic fallout, playwright Kathy Felice felt close to the story of Collingwood's shipbuilders whose lives were changed in 1986 when the last whistle blew
Vaccine appointments available for students facing suspension

Vaccine appointments available for students facing suspension

Health unit on Tuesday will begin issuing suspensions to 1,600 Grade 11 and 12 students with missing or incomplete vaccination records, affidavits or medical exemptions on file
RVH launching online booking for minor respiratory illnesses

RVH launching online booking for minor respiratory illnesses

Barrie hospital says patients will be able to book next-day appointments as of Wednesday, Sept. 27 through new booking portal
Indulge your sweet tooth, find next treasure at St. Peter's

Indulge your sweet tooth, find next treasure at St. Peter's

Group hosting event Saturday morning in Churchill; 'Our bake sales are usually quite successful and popular. We have no trouble selling out,' says organizer
Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Police say victim had exited his vehicle after breaking down in construction zone, but was struck by pickup while re-entering his vehicle
Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Andrew Swan, 58, serving four-year sentence for sexual interference
Innisfil crash sends 3 adults, 2 children to hospital

Innisfil crash sends 3 adults, 2 children to hospital

Police believe vehicle failed to stop at intersection at 6th Line and 10 Sideroad, then stuck vehicle before hitting utility pole
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Dissecting the Greenbelt scandal

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Dissecting the Greenbelt scandal

This week's podcast: Journalist Charlie Pinkerton of The Trillium explains all the twists and turns leading up to Doug Ford's Greenbelt apology — and why what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas
Innisfil launches 'Saved By The Beep' smoke alarm campaign

Innisfil launches 'Saved By The Beep' smoke alarm campaign

Sept. 28 is Ontario’s first Test your Smoke Alarm Day
Suspects sought after abandoning car, boarding bus after crash

Suspects sought after abandoning car, boarding bus after crash

'It’s kind of a head-scratcher,' says Barrie police official; incident happened around 6 p.m. Sunday on Mapleview East near Park Place