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BEYOND LOCAL: Should I invest with a human or a robot? Traditional firms vs. robo-advisors

BEYOND LOCAL: Should I invest with a human or a robot? Traditional firms vs. robo-advisors

Investors considering where to park their money have a choice: go with a traditional financial adviser or trust in an algorithm
Barrie hopes to plug into better deal for city's EV charging stations

Barrie hopes to plug into better deal for city's EV charging stations

'Revenue sharing is critical for these 48 chargers, as it has not been realized with the existing third-party chargers at the community centres,' says councillor
Bravado Show Choir taking audience on musical trip around the world

Bravado Show Choir taking audience on musical trip around the world

Group presenting Travelado: Planes, Trains, and Non-stop Refrains! May 10 and 11 in Barrie
'Bit of everything': Interest in seed libraries still growing

'Bit of everything': Interest in seed libraries still growing

'The seed library is very popular and our community makes great use of it,' says Essa Township official; neighbouring Springwater hosting educational sessions in May
Contractor says he was 'stupid' to plead guilty, asks to recant plea

Contractor says he was 'stupid' to plead guilty, asks to recant plea

Crown says 'credibility concerns are significant' in case of Brechin contractor Scott Eisemann, who is accused of bilking locals of more than $300,000
South Simcoe Theatre's gamble pays off with Honeymoon in Vegas

South Simcoe Theatre's gamble pays off with Honeymoon in Vegas

'It’s going to be so much fun,' official says of play that has been in the works since January
Bronze statue honours legacy of ex-Leaf, Timmins native Les Costello

Bronze statue honours legacy of ex-Leaf, Timmins native Les Costello

After being broken last year, it took a team effort — with many Maple Leafs connections — to replace a statue for the iconic hockey player and priest
Poll: Home ownership becoming only for the rich, 4 of 5 readers fear

Poll: Home ownership becoming only for the rich, 4 of 5 readers fear

Some 80 per cent of readers agreed with the statement 'Home ownership in Canada is becoming something only the rich can afford' in an online poll this week
LETTER: Reader crunches numbers around electric vehicles

LETTER: Reader crunches numbers around electric vehicles

Letter writer expects more Level 2 'destination chargers throughout the city and shopping plazas, streets and workplaces' to help with transition
'This hospital is special': Fundraiser for fetal monitor ears $128K

'This hospital is special': Fundraiser for fetal monitor ears $128K

Stevenson Memorial celebrates success of campaign for centralized fetal monitoring system