Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
'Distressing': New homeless encampment growing near Brock Park
'I keep thinking about winter. I don’t know how they keep warm,' woman says of encampment along Innisfil Street.
Developer proposes 36-storey highrise at Bradford, Vespra streets
Local residents say project would create 'awful' traffic congestion in the area; public meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening on rezoning application.
Driver injured after pickup truck strikes home on Cundles Rd.
Barrie police official says house was damaged and an engineer was being called to the scene.
Clandestinos artistic duo gives Mary St., downtown Barrie pop of colour
'Art for us means life, giving, creativity and community, obviously … the whole city is a gallery,' says Bruno Smoky.
Historic Barrie home lands central role in latest TIFT play
'This is the marrying together of two things that I am extremely passionate about — heritage and theatre and the arts,' says homeowner.
More than 1,000 homes up for discussion on Lockhart Rd.
Proposed south-end project breaks down to 533 single, semi-detached homes, 264 townhouses and 233 medium-density residences, including apartment.
Barrie singer gobbles up new fans through reality show in Hungary
Local musician Steve Major made it to top six on X Factor Hungary; he recently acquired Hungarian citizenship and went back to explore his family roots.