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Utilities merger goes ahead as Markham signs off

Utilities merger goes ahead as Markham signs off

Regulatory approval comes next
More seasonal tragedy probably on the way

More seasonal tragedy probably on the way

From January to October, the numbers of alcohol-involved occurrences are up three percent over the same period last year
Calling all "Citizen Scientists"

Calling all "Citizen Scientists"

Project FeederWatch needs you!
Have you seen this dude?

Have you seen this dude?

Barrie Police Service is asking for the public's help
52-year-old wanted in three provinces. Charged in bike theft

52-year-old wanted in three provinces. Charged in bike theft

The accused was held for bail and will appear in court this morning
Driver charged in fatal crash with tree

Driver charged in fatal crash with tree

Two other passengers were transported to local area hospital with minor injuries
Barrie Maycourt Club presents Homes for the Holidays this weekend

Barrie Maycourt Club presents Homes for the Holidays this weekend

The May Court Club of Barrie is holding the 24th annual Homes For The Holidays self-drive tour on Saturday and Sunday. It is their largest fundraising event of the year and proceeds assist many community charities.
Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town

Saturday is Santa day in Barrie, with the annual Santa Claus parade and tree lighting ceremony. Join the fun starting at 5:00 p.m.
Snow squalls in the forecast tonight and tomorrow

Snow squalls in the forecast tonight and tomorrow

Drivers should prepare for winter conditions, as the first round of snow squalls is in the forecast for Barrie and area.
Purchase of Collier Centre 'plagued by every conceivable issue,' says developer

Purchase of Collier Centre 'plagued by every conceivable issue,' says developer

Trades people and suppliers are once again on-site at long-delayed project.