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New county councillors debate 'challenging' budget, 3.5% tax hike

New county councillors debate 'challenging' budget, 3.5% tax hike

The 2023 budget includes funds for continued investment in three major affordable housing developments in Barrie, Orillia and Bradford West Gwillimbury and the addition of more than 22 new full-time, permanent staff positions
Traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges in Thornton

Traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges in Thornton

Barrie man charged with operation while impaired after being pulled over Tuesday night
Applications open for Community Services Recovery Fund

Applications open for Community Services Recovery Fund

'We know that not-for-profit and charitable organizations are critical to building healthy and resilient communities," said chief executive and philanthropy officer, United Way Simcoe Muskoka
Man seriously injured in workplace accident in Innisfil

Man seriously injured in workplace accident in Innisfil

Ministry of Labour called in to investigate incident that happened Wednesday morning
Visual reconciliation explores cultural interpretations

Visual reconciliation explores cultural interpretations

'Visitors will appreciate these beautiful pieces that are included as a part of this important cultural teaching,' said dean of the Georgian College Orillia Campus
Girl Guides renames Brownies to 'Embers' with membership vote

Girl Guides renames Brownies to 'Embers' with membership vote

The organization said the new name applies immediately to its program for girls aged seven and eight in a bid to become more inclusive and welcoming
Warmer-than-normal weather delays ice fishing season

Warmer-than-normal weather delays ice fishing season

'If we don’t have safe ice conditions, we won’t get out. Hopefully Mother Nature calms down and "chills" so we can get to doing what we do best,' said Innisfil ice hut operator
Four teens injured in Barrie New Year's Day crash: SIU

Four teens injured in Barrie New Year's Day crash: SIU

SIU spokesperson says occupants included two males and two females between the ages of 15 and 19 years old; Investigation continues
This week in InnisfilToday+: A chance to pay down your plastic on us!

This week in InnisfilToday+: A chance to pay down your plastic on us!

Plus, season two of Inside the Village returns this week
Barrie man charged in fail-to-remain crash from November

Barrie man charged in fail-to-remain crash from November

The pedestrian who was struck, a Barrie resident in his 70s, suffered serious injuries Nov. 12 but has been released from hospital