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Barrie woman's father-in-law survived historic First World War battle and kept helmet with bullet hole, which has now been donated local military museum

May 11 event is open to 'anyone interested in better understanding a serious problem in our local communities'

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices

Canada Safety Council marks National Summer Safety Week with advice on how to enjoy the great outdoors while keeping safe

May 7 webinar with Catherine McKenna, Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition executive director is open to public

'If you do a deep dive, food is about culture. It’s part of people’s lives, their holidays, their get-togethers,' says chef with Feed Me Fine Foods

Releasing pet turtles into wild 'reason why all eight of Ontario's native turtle species are at risk,' Wye Marsh head says, noting they 'outcompete for resources and habitat and outbreed our native species'

Master gardener John Hethrington shares his tips for May gardening tasks, including edging your beds, planting early blooming bulbs, mulching

There is a 'delightful variety' of wildflowers in our midst if we only leave them alone, says columnist