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LIVE NOW: It's May 17. Our top stories include: Penetanguishene building collapse has Midland mayor thinking about downtown core; Barrie council forges ahead with plans for waterfront sports field; and What’s open and closed Victoria Day in Simcoe County

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LIVE NOW: It’s May 17. Our top stories include: Penetanguishene building collapse has Midland mayor thinking about downtown core; Barrie council forges ahead with plans for waterfront sports field; and What’s open and closed Victoria Day in Simcoe County

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‘Some of the buildings I saw had a lot of cracks’: Penetanguishene building collapse has Midland mayor thinking about downtown core

Council

‘Some of the buildings I saw had a lot of cracks’: Penetanguishene building collapse has Midland mayor thinking about downtown core

20 mins ago
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‘If we give it away, it’s gone’: Springwater building strategy to address Barrie's expansion aspirations

Council

‘If we give it away, it’s gone’: Springwater building strategy to address Barrie’s expansion aspirations

16 hrs ago
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What’s open and closed Victoria Day in Simcoe County

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What’s open and closed Victoria Day in Simcoe County

May 16, 2024
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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 17

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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 17

3 hrs ago

Barrie's May 17 forecast: Chance of showers

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Barrie’s May 17 forecast: Chance of showers

3 hrs ago

LifeLabs employees ratify new collective agreement

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LifeLabs employees ratify new collective agreement

14 hrs ago
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'This is not a done deal': Barrie council forges ahead with plans for waterfront sports field

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‘This is not a done deal’: Barrie council forges ahead with plans for waterfront sports field

48 mins ago
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‘I’m sure he has good insight on the entire process’: Springwater keeps former mayor on township's tab to discuss boundary strategy with Barrie

Council

‘I’m sure he has good insight on the entire process’: Springwater keeps former mayor on township’s tab to discuss boundary strategy with Barrie

22 hrs ago
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'This tops all:' Barrie's Southshore Centre renamed in honour of retired general

News

‘This tops all:’ Barrie’s Southshore Centre renamed in honour of retired general

23 hrs ago
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WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Developers break ground on 187-unit apartment complex in Collingwood

News

WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Developers break ground on 187-unit apartment complex in Collingwood

May 16, 2024
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Things to do

Niagara-on-the-Lake: things to do and see in this charming town in the middle of wine country

Travel

Niagara-on-the-Lake: things to do and see in this charming town in the middle of wine country

1 hr ago

What Toronto can learn from Stratford and Niagara-on-the-Lake: communities can thrive when they prioritize the arts

Critic's Notebook

Opinion

What Toronto can learn from Stratford and Niagara-on-the-Lake: communities can thrive when they prioritize the arts

1 hr ago

Stratford: things to do and see in Ontario's mecca for arts and culture

Travel

Stratford: things to do and see in Ontario’s mecca for arts and culture

1 hr ago

Wineries, breweries and cideries to check out in south Ontario this Victoria Day weekend

Food & Drink

Wineries, breweries and cideries to check out in south Ontario this Victoria Day weekend

5 hrs ago

Obituaries

Janet Dickson (cavdek)

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Michael Mccarty

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Michael Mccarty

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Featured

SERIES: AGING STRONG

Aging Strong in Simcoe County: Discover how older adults are living active, vibrant lives and what’s being done to help make that happen

News Topics That Matter

Indigenous Local — A source for Indigenous news, profiles and community coverage that uplifts and informs

News Topics That Matter

BEHIND THE CRIMES: Solved and Unsolved Cases in Ontario

News

Here’s a list of mental health, crisis, addiction, domestic abuse and shelter services in Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County

Opinion

Canada's debt clock is ticking

Personal Finance

Opinion

Canada’s debt clock is ticking

May 16, 2024

Government debt is a financial risk that affects us all, writes Peter Watson, of Watson Investments.

Contributors

Opinion

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Avoid hitting a wall in your personal, professional life with these 5 tips

May 15, 2024

Contributors

Opinion

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’, ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ now available on disc

May 14, 2024

Opinion

POLL: What did you think of the northern lights in southern Ontario?

May 13, 2024

Columnists

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Water ecology in Copeland Forest an important habitat for rare wetland species

May 12, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities

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The Cross-Cultural Community Services Associtation

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Abbey Cat Adoptions

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Abbey Cats Adoptions is looking for a passionate and committed individual who can coordinate…

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HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

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Empower cancer warriors through aerobic! Boost recovery, confidence, and well-being. Let's s…

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Empower cancer warriors with meditation! Offer solace, strength, and tranquility. Let's crea…

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Life

Ask Lisi: My fitness-focused husband makes fun of my pickleball and other activities. Why the disrespect?

Relationships

Ask Lisi: My fitness-focused husband makes fun of my pickleball and other activities. Why the disrespect?

3 hrs ago

Your husband is being unkind and I have no idea why. He obviously feels superior to you in his health regimen, but that’s unnecessary.

Ask Lisi: My sister paid for me to attend our family reunion but then humiliated me in front of everyone. My other siblings joined in and even involved my children. What should I do?

Relationships

Opinion

Ask Lisi: My sister paid for me to attend our family reunion but then humiliated me in front of everyone. My other siblings joined in and even involved my children. What should I do?

21 hrs ago

Canada's debt clock is ticking

Personal Finance

Opinion

Canada’s debt clock is ticking

May 16, 2024

Relationships

Ask Lisi: I was out of town and unplugged when my mother had a fall — now my sister has banned me from the hospital

May 15, 2024

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Avoid hitting a wall in your personal, professional life with these 5 tips

Contributors

Opinion

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Avoid hitting a wall in your personal, professional life with these 5 tips

May 15, 2024

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Can you do a long-distance commute in an EV? Stephanie Lake does it all the time

Autos

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