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LETTER: Calling Greenbelt a scam 'goes beyond the pale'

LETTER: Calling Greenbelt a scam 'goes beyond the pale'

Premier's comment suggests 'there is no need to protect environmentally sensitive areas,' says letter writer
YMCA seeks help to rehouse Ukrainian nationals in Simcoe County

YMCA seeks help to rehouse Ukrainian nationals in Simcoe County

Sixty-one people need to find permanent, affordable housing
Local stage is set for performers from all varieties of life

Local stage is set for performers from all varieties of life

Started by two local women, Viva Variety is a not-for-profit organization hosting variety shows for performers who might not otherwise have a spot on a local stage, and making the performing arts accessible for more people
Local school's Kilometre Club an exercise in community

Local school's Kilometre Club an exercise in community

Kids and their families have been coming to school half an hour early this week to run laps around the field, it's brought a community together and set students up for success in the classroom, say organizers
No criminal offence found in Barrie woman's death in Norwegian jail

No criminal offence found in Barrie woman's death in Norwegian jail

Jessica Stephens, 32, died by suicide March 11 while incarcerated at Bredtveit prison; Mother says she had recently started new medication and was not monitored
TBM interested in talking long-term care with neighbours

TBM interested in talking long-term care with neighbours

The history and future of the lower-tier government working group centres around Grey Gables, a county-owned long-term care home in Markdale
Town preparing 2024/2025 construction plans for Sixth Street

Town preparing 2024/2025 construction plans for Sixth Street

Public information centre taking place May 31 being put on by the town to answer questions on major roadwork plans for Sixth St. between High and Hurontario
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here’s a look at today’s weather and gas prices
Health unit says it's time to get back on your bike

Health unit says it's time to get back on your bike

'Bike Month is the perfect time to (re)discover the joy of riding a bike': Christine Bushey of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
Six-year sentence reduced to 16 months in deadly purse-snatching

Six-year sentence reduced to 16 months in deadly purse-snatching

'Her determined independence was admirable … (and) instead it marked her for victimization,' judge says of Marion Fenwick