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Crisis negotiators 'there for the person, not anything else'

Crisis negotiators 'there for the person, not anything else'

'There were three main negotiators that night and we supported each other,' says 26-year Barrie police veteran, who was on scene for 16 hours during Dec. 11 standoff
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here’s a look at today’s weather and gas prices
Blue light: Pierzchala among slain officers honoured in Hagersville

Blue light: Pierzchala among slain officers honoured in Hagersville

'This is a small town and we all care about each other,' says organizer behind Blue Light Campaign; OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala, who grew up in Barrie, killed Dec. 27, 2022
Indigenous students in Ontario still face inequities

Indigenous students in Ontario still face inequities

The educational outlook was released recently in two reports examining long-standing education gaps by the Chiefs of Ontario, a regional organization representing 133 chiefs
2023 NEWSMAKERS: Town water saga continues

2023 NEWSMAKERS: Town water saga continues

Interim control bylaw ended in July, with estimated costs for the water treatment plant expansion ballooning in September to $270 million, doubling the previous cost estimate for the project
2023 TOP STORIES : Human bones found off Highway 26

2023 TOP STORIES: Human bones found off Highway 26

The mystery of the bones discovered in the wooded area was solved and announced by police three months later
Fog to continue into Friday: Environment Canada

Fog to continue into Friday: Environment Canada

The foggy conditions will dissipate for some areas this afternoon before conditions return this evening and into Friday
OPP say impaired driving, crashes up across province in 2023

OPP say impaired driving, crashes up across province in 2023

Ontario Provincial Police say they saw more impaired driving this year compared with last year, and more impaired driving crashes. OPP Sgt.
Grey Highlands holding Mayor’s Levee on Jan. 6

Grey Highlands holding Mayor’s Levee on Jan. 6

Grey Highlands residents are invited to attend the Mayor's Levee on Jan. 6 at the Flesherston Library from 1 - 3 p.m.
2023 NEWSMAKERS: Grey Highlands updating zoning bylaw

2023 NEWSMAKERS: Grey Highlands updating zoning bylaw

For the first time in 20 years, Grey Highlands is updating is comprehensive zoning bylaw