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Check out the short-list of potential sites for Wasaga Beach's new library and arena

Check out the short-list of potential sites for Wasaga Beach's new library and arena

There is now a list of seven potential sites for a new library, and six for the arena
Ice jams, flooding possible as warm weather moves in

Ice jams, flooding possible as warm weather moves in

No major flooding is expected some flooding and ice jams are expected
Ontario lands $11M from Ottawa for guns, gangs fight

Ontario lands $11M from Ottawa for guns, gangs fight

“We have to invest in our kids and our communities to address the circumstances that give rise to violence,” federal minister Bill Blair says at Aurora announcement
Body found in East Gwillimbury identified as Barrie mom

Body found in East Gwillimbury identified as Barrie mom

Gina Baxter had been reported missing to Barrie police on March 2, but was located the following day; her body was then found March 4 near Newmarket
March into a new group of friends this month

March into a new group of friends this month

March is National Probus Club month, and there are 10 local clubs creating community and friendships for Collingwood's semi-retired and retired people.
This cat's injuries shocked shelter staff and a vet

This cat's injuries shocked shelter staff and a vet

Stu the cat needed an emergency leg amputation and rehabilitation at a cost of $3,000.
'Be prepared, not scared,' when disaster hits

'Be prepared, not scared,' when disaster hits

Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident, officials warn
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Cloudy with a chance of flurries, rain and a risk of freezing drizzle.
New OPP boss to focus on human trafficking, gangs, guns

New OPP boss to focus on human trafficking, gangs, guns

Thomas Carrique bids an emotional adieu to the local force that has been his 'home, passion and family for 29 years'
What do Diefenbaker, Castro, and Sinatra have in common with the United Way?

What do Diefenbaker, Castro, and Sinatra have in common with the United Way?

Originally Barrie United Appeal, United Way Simcoe Muskoka celebrates 60 years