Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Thousands of Barrie properties to be impacted by new trash pick-up schedule
'There is going to be a lot of change in behaviour,' says councillor as switch in city's collection contract looms May 1. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
What's in the bag? Curbside pick-up changes coming May 1 in Barrie
'Essentially, we are preparing for changes within our community, changes provincially and greater focus on diversion,' says city official. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Signs of hope: Police unveil next moves to find missing Barrie woman
Police say Autumn Shaganash, who disappeared last June, was heading to Barrie Air Show at city's waterfront with a male friend when she vanished. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
St. Joseph's high school students sent home after morning fire
'The fire department continues to work to clear the smoke, so we are not permitted occupancy at this time,' says board official. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Court ruling on panhandling labelled 'wake-up call' for Barrie
'This ruling is a recognition of the fact that survival should not be criminalized,' says former city councillor Keenan Aylwin. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Oro-Medonte burns through legal budget fighting cannabis farms
Other legal battles included short-term rental accommodations and Zone 1 water issues. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Solar eclipse becomes 'uneventful' as clouds ruin the party
'I had a lot of fun watching paint dry once and this was right up there,' says local man who organized viewing event in downtown Barrie. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
