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Community group pitches playground in Maxwell

Community group pitches playground in Maxwell

The committee hopes to get $100,000 in grant funding, raise $55,000 from local donations and requested council set aside $50,000 in the 2023 budget for the project
School board amends school-naming policy to avoid namesakes

School board amends school-naming policy to avoid namesakes

Though naming future schools after individuals is 'not off the table,' the school board will focus on names that are 'symbolic, inclusive, and easily related to numerous ethno-cultural groups'
Rate hike for school space rental fees coming this fall

Rate hike for school space rental fees coming this fall

Simcoe County District School Board trustees told rental fees for community spaces such as gymnasiums will double or, in some cases, triple
LETTER: Gas prices pump uncertainty into household finances

LETTER: Gas prices pump uncertainty into household finances

Barrie resident responds to Peter Bursztyn's column with some thoughts on infrastructure, winter driving and the family dynamic
Two Collingwood athletes headed to world ultimate frisbee games

Two Collingwood athletes headed to world ultimate frisbee games

Jason Cunningham and Lindsay Earle are leaving Fisher Field for a field trip to Ireland to compete in the World Masters Ultimate Club Championships
Collingwood, TBM OPP unveil new Pride chairs

Collingwood, TBM OPP unveil new Pride chairs

The rainbow Muskoka chairs will be displayed outside the stations during pride events
Adopt Me: Brady is a sweet senior guy

Adopt Me: Brady is a sweet senior guy

He would prefer a home without young children
Grey Highlands council considers deep dive into Lake Eugenia

Grey Highlands council considers deep dive into Lake Eugenia

McQueen said the municipality’s planning documents mention the necessity of a capacity study for Lake Eugenia, but details and the origins of the wording are unclear
Mariane McLeod joins mayoral race

Mariane McLeod joins mayoral race

The current acting deputy mayor has filed nomination papers to run for mayor in the fall municipal election
OPP add patrols to prepare for influx of summer crowds in Wasaga

OPP add patrols to prepare for influx of summer crowds in Wasaga

OPP have increased their 'uniform strength' to include officers on foot patrol, on ATVs, on motorcycles, and marine patrol in anticipation of warm weather and events drawing crowds to the area