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TRILLIUM TALK: Doctors not working as hard as they used to, Ford government says

TRILLIUM TALK: Doctors not working as hard as they used to, Ford government says

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
COLUMN: Strap was common form of discipline in area schools

COLUMN: Strap was common form of discipline in area schools

'Incredible as it might sound, catalogues — like Sears and Eaton’s — offered straps for sale to harried teachers,' says columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Penetang couple saddles up with Old West passion project

Penetang couple saddles up with Old West passion project

Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their backyard village; Shelley jokes that since retiring, 'we just play in the yard now'
Witnesses sought after Barrie woman killed in Innisfil collision

Witnesses sought after Barrie woman killed in Innisfil collision

Woman, 33, died at scene early Saturday morning
Oro-Medonte concert will showcase 'dynamics of Canadian history'

Oro-Medonte concert will showcase 'dynamics of Canadian history'

Jowi Taylor bringing Six String Nation to Coulson on May 26
Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time: Waypoint study

Mindfulness helps kids deal with too much screen time: Waypoint study

'The younger generations have never experienced life without smartphones. It’s like an extra arm — part of their body that they cannot live without,' says research scientist
Huronia Symphony Orchestra concert a send-off to artistic director

Huronia Symphony Orchestra concert a send-off to artistic director

Concert taking place Sunday at Collier Street United Church
Bare minimum: Cheapest home in Hamilton suburb located at nudist resort

Bare minimum: Cheapest home in Hamilton suburb located at nudist resort

Ponderosa Nature Resort is the oldest nudist resort in Ontario
VIDEO: Night sky ablaze and dancing with colour

VIDEO: Night sky ablaze and dancing with colour

Geomagnetic storm this intense has not been seen on Earth since October 2003, and should last through the weekend