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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
Freezing rain possible tonight into Thursday morning

Freezing rain possible tonight into Thursday morning

Temperatures in most areas are expected to rise above the freezing mark by dawn, Environment Canada says
'She is alive': Sister of abducted woman says family is still hopeful one year later

'She is alive': Sister of abducted woman says family is still hopeful one year later

Police are expected to provide an update on the case on Thursday, Jan. 12, which will mark exactly one year since Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted.
Opioid deaths dropping in area, but OPP warn of 'deadly strain'

Opioid deaths dropping in area, but OPP warn of 'deadly strain'

'The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the situation significantly ... (creating) a situation that has been more concerning,' says health unit official
'Warm feeling': Local man marks half-century of weather watching

'Warm feeling': Local man marks half-century of weather watching

John Dunsmore, 83, has been tracking temperatures and precipitation for Environment Canada from his Oro-Medonte home since Jan. 10, 1973
COLUMN: Park offers example of importance of green space

COLUMN: Park offers example of importance of green space

'Urban and city planners should be schooled in ensuring green space be included in all models of modern living,' says local elder