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‘All deliciousness’: Collingwood food truck Strake Sandwich Co. on roll with its East Coast specialty sandwich

Food & Drink

‘All deliciousness’: Collingwood food truck Strake Sandwich Co. on roll with its East Coast specialty sandwich

4 hrs ago
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Lobster roll is becoming a crowd favourite among customers of food truck currently located at Treetz Cannabis on First Street.

Allandale Station construction to shut down section of Essa Road in Barrie from May 14-16

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Allandale Station construction to shut down section of Essa Road in Barrie from May 14-16

4 hrs ago
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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 12

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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 12

4 hrs ago

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City of Barrie encourages residents to register for 2024 Communities in Bloom campaign

22 hrs ago
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‘It’s just such a cool story’: Collingwood's Georgian Bay Spirit Co. breaks away from glass bottles for new gin

Business

‘It’s just such a cool story’: Collingwood’s Georgian Bay Spirit Co. breaks away from glass bottles for new gin

May 11, 2024
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Parking meters, signs removed in downtown Midland as town revises parking program

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Parking meters, signs removed in downtown Midland as town revises parking program

May 11, 2024
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"FROZEN WITH DISBELIEF': Bradford man wins $1 million in Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw

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“FROZEN WITH DISBELIEF’: Bradford man wins $1 million in Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw

May 10, 2024
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‘You have a few building owners who couldn’t care less’: Midland considers penalties for owners of vacant downtown buildings

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‘You have a few building owners who couldn’t care less’: Midland considers penalties for owners of vacant downtown buildings

May 10, 2024
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Road work expected to impact drive on Barrie's Dunlop Street, Hart Drive among other routes

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Road work expected to impact drive on Barrie’s Dunlop Street, Hart Drive among other routes

May 10, 2024
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'A model for community mobilization and engagement': South Simcoe Police partners with Bradford, Innisfil stores in retail theft blitz

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‘A model for community mobilization and engagement’: South Simcoe Police partners with Bradford, Innisfil stores in retail theft blitz

31 mins ago
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Ontario government awards $16-million tender to design western section of Bradford Bypass to AECOM Canada Ltd.

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Ontario government awards $16-million tender to design western section of Bradford Bypass to AECOM Canada Ltd.

May 10, 2024
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Things to do

I took my mom on a sleepy European river cruise to celebrate her retirement. The trip was full of surprises

Travel

I took my mom on a sleepy European river cruise to celebrate her retirement. The trip was full of surprises

1 hr ago

America’s original good-time town: In Hot Springs, Ark., you can soak up healing thermal waters — and scandalous history

Travel

America’s original good-time town: In Hot Springs, Ark., you can soak up healing thermal waters — and scandalous history

14 hrs ago

‘We really want people to come together’: Workshops, discussions among highlights for SheLeads Georgian Bay event in Midland

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‘We really want people to come together’: Workshops, discussions among highlights for SheLeads Georgian Bay event in Midland

22 hrs ago

On a bittersweet mother-daughter trip to Ireland, I tried to accept a soon-to-be-empty nest

Travel

On a bittersweet mother-daughter trip to Ireland, I tried to accept a soon-to-be-empty nest

23 hrs ago

Obituaries

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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

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BEHIND THE CRIMES: Solved and Unsolved Cases in Ontario

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

Opinion

June celebrations taking place at Midland Public Library

Columnists

Opinion

June celebrations taking place at Midland Public Library

19 hrs ago

If you're looking for ways to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, your local library has books and programs to help, writes Faith Shergold.

Letters To The Editor

Opinion

LETTER: Misinformed debate on drugs doesn’t save lives

22 hrs ago

Books

Opinion

Books on hiking the Bruce Trail, tree care and Ontario’s cottage country ghost towns

May 11, 2024

Columnists

Opinion

Harnessing the power of regenerative agriculture for a sustainable future

May 10, 2024

Opinion

POLL: Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe, but who bears most responsibility for Leafs playoff struggles?

May 9, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities

On-site

Downtown Midland BIA

Events Volunteer

with Downtown Midland BIA

Get involved and give back to your community! Not only will you gain valuable skills and exp…

Location: Midland

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On-site

Essa and District Agricultural Society

Gate Operator - Gate Coordinator

with Essa and District Agricultural Society

We are looking for an individual to help run our gate for the Barrie Fair over the four days…

Location: Thornton

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Virtual Opportunity

Virtual Circles of Support and Accountability

Circle Volunteer with Virtual Circles of Support and Accountability Canada

with Virtual Circles of Support and Accountability

Virtual Circles of Support and Accountability Canada is inviting the volunteers to supp…

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Virtual Opportunity

HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

Meditation Instructors

with HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

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

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Life

Children need supportive parents more than ever in these wild times. Why is it so hard to give them our best?

Relationships

Opinion

Children need supportive parents more than ever in these wild times. Why is it so hard to give them our best?

May 11, 2024

We can all do better, and we must try, writes relationship columnist Ellie Tesher.

The first rule of dating for this 'Morning Show' reporter? Don't tell people what she does for a living: Dating Stories

Relationships

The first rule of dating for this ‘Morning Show’ reporter? Don’t tell people what she does for a living: Dating Stories

May 11, 2024

My daughter is brilliant. But when she's pursuing her passion — right now, it's coaching soccer — she 'forgets' to eat. She once passed out on the field. Should I be worried? Ask Lisi

Relationships

Opinion

My daughter is brilliant. But when she’s pursuing her passion — right now, it’s coaching soccer — she ‘forgets’ to eat. She once passed out on the field. Should I be worried? Ask Lisi

May 10, 2024

As a teen, I was infatuated with my cousin's best friend. Fifteen years later, I bumped into him at a bookstore. He's still so cute! He reached out to me on social media. Should I respond? Ask Lisi

Relationships

Opinion

As a teen, I was infatuated with my cousin’s best friend. Fifteen years later, I bumped into him at a bookstore. He’s still so cute! He reached out to me on social media. Should I respond? Ask Lisi

May 9, 2024

My friend group is in crisis. Some of them make a ton of money. Most of us don't. Is our friendship doomed? Ask Lisi

Relationships

Opinion

My friend group is in crisis. Some of them make a ton of money. Most of us don’t. Is our friendship doomed? Ask Lisi

May 8, 2024

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Beauty and Fashion

Zendaya, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey were the 2024 Met Gala best dressed

Beauty & Fashion

Zendaya, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey were the 2024 Met Gala best dressed

May 7, 2024

Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Beauty & Fashion

Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Apr 16, 2024

People are asking ‘How old do I look?’ on TikTok. A plastic surgeon walked us through what makes you look older than you are

Beauty & Fashion

People are asking ‘How old do I look?’ on TikTok. A plastic surgeon walked us through what makes you look older than you are

Apr 10, 2024

Beauty & Fashion

These ‘lunch-break facelifts’ are popular at GTA medical spas. But patients are being misled about the procedure — and potentially put at risk

Mar 17, 2024

Real Estate

GTA real estate prices have increased up to 25% since January in some areas

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GTA real estate prices have increased up to 25% since January in some areas

May 6, 2024

Essa home prices plunge 8.3 per cent to $791,747 in April 2024

Real Estate

Essa home prices plunge 8.3 per cent to $791,747 in April 2024

May 3, 2024

Simcoe County home prices drop 1.1 per cent to $955,045 in April 2024

Real Estate

Simcoe County home prices drop 1.1 per cent to $955,045 in April 2024

May 3, 2024

New Tecumseth home prices slip 0.7 per cent to $899,909 in April 2024

Real Estate

New Tecumseth home prices slip 0.7 per cent to $899,909 in April 2024

May 3, 2024

Autos

Autos

Mercedes’s plug-in hybrid luxury SUV does it all — including massages

Apr 27, 2024

Autos

Now is the time for your seasonal tire change. Why do you need a pro for this?

Apr 27, 2024

Five gas-sipping vehicles to choose from for your long-distance commute

Autos

Five gas-sipping vehicles to choose from for your long-distance commute

Apr 27, 2024

It's a stylish, two-seater good enough for Goldilocks, and it's supra fun to drive

Autos

It’s a stylish, two-seater good enough for Goldilocks, and it’s supra fun to drive

Apr 20, 2024