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Man directed by voices to kill found not criminally responsible

Man directed by voices to kill found not criminally responsible

Barrie judge hands down ruling against Justice Snache in stabbing death of Derek Simmerson
Georgian College partners with SpacesShared for student housing

Georgian College partners with SpacesShared for student housing

Georgian becomes first post-secondary institution to launch on SpacesShared platform; Initial focus will be on building pool of older adults who wish to open their homes
'Truly an honour': Vierling named OHL's most sportsmanlike player

'Truly an honour': Vierling named OHL's most sportsmanlike player

Barrie Colts forward, who had 95 points in the regular season and just 12 penalty minutes in 60 games, says it was 'a nice way to finish off my OHL career'
Affordable housing project in Barrie gets go-ahead from county

Affordable housing project in Barrie gets go-ahead from county

'It offers greater hope and stability for future residents,' Simcoe County warden says of 'incredible' $186M project in north-end Barrie
Man went missing from Meaford 10 years ago today

Man went missing from Meaford 10 years ago today

46-year-old Jon Riley left a note for his mom to say he was going to Toronto for a few days, he didn't return
Court ruling 'important step' to stop Bradford Bypass: Schreiner

Court ruling 'important step' to stop Bradford Bypass: Schreiner

'I call on Minister Guilbeault to commit to a full impact assessment of the environmentally destructive Bradford Bypass,' said Ontario Green Party leader
South-end Barrie project dominated by natural heritage system

South-end Barrie project dominated by natural heritage system

'Between Salem and McKay (roads) there is far more natural heritage land than there is developable land, which is unheard of in most municipalities,' says ward councillor
Townhouses planned for Salem Rd. property in south Barrie

Townhouses planned for Salem Rd. property in south Barrie

Townhouses, built in six blocks, are to be three storeys high; Public meeting set for this evening
Smile Cookie campaign returns to local Tim Hortons in May

Smile Cookie campaign returns to local Tim Hortons in May

All proceeds from each cookie donated to support area charities and community groups handpicked by Tim Hortons restaurant owners
O captain! Fundraising raffle offers chance to win Tavares jersey

O captain! Fundraising raffle offers chance to win Tavares jersey

Money raised will help Fresh Food Weekly purchase in bulk for low-income families living in Barrie and Innisfil