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LETTER: Proposed renters bill of rights 'meaningless'

LETTER: Proposed renters bill of rights 'meaningless'

Letter writer calls proposal 'a very weak example of the federal government playing politics'
Askennonia volunteer keeps the coffee and the conversation hot

Askennonia volunteer keeps the coffee and the conversation hot

"If something needs doing, she just does it. She's a great, great, great volunteer," says Blair Randolph, the volunteer and events manager at Askennonia Senior Centre
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Area students tackle world issues at Model United Nations event

Area students tackle world issues at Model United Nations event

Tuesday's event encouraged high school students to 'have a little bit of fun, learn a bit about the world, and how to be an engaged, active citizen on the global scale,' says history teacher
Cleanup begins at Hwy. 400 homeless encampment destroyed by fire

Cleanup begins at Hwy. 400 homeless encampment destroyed by fire

MTO crew, under watchful eye of OPP, removes trash and camping debris after March 13 fire at Bayfield Street and Highway 400
'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

'Massive' theft ring bust yields dozens of charges

Investigation leads to $365,000 worth of stolen property being recovered and 65 charges being laid by Barrie police
Penetang couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

Penetang couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

'We appreciate those who have supported us,' Jim Duguay notes. 'We had a good run for a non-business/hobby. Any future sales will have to be done online as we are no longer displaying our art'
Second Perkinsfield treated water tap to open for spring season

Second Perkinsfield treated water tap to open for spring season

Tiny Township resident goes with the flow as municipality informs him of winterized treated water station becoming operational with arrival of warmer weather
COLUMN: Métis 'threat' causing angst among First Nations community

COLUMN: Métis 'threat' causing angst among First Nations community

'In Métis self-declaration laws, one need only claim an Indigenous ancestor from centuries ago and they receive instant recognition as an Indigenous person'
Driver charged after classic Corvette crashes into trees in Tiny

Driver charged after classic Corvette crashes into trees in Tiny

Penetanguishene woman facing impaired operation charges