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New Grey Roots show explores culture, geography and history

New Grey Roots show explores culture, geography and history

Each performance will take audiences on a journey to better understand themselves and their neighbours
Ontario Fire College always about saving lives, says archivist

Ontario Fire College always about saving lives, says archivist

Archivist will talk about the Ontario Fire College, which operated for more than six decades in Gravenhurst, at upcoming OMAH History Speaker Series event
Orillia lays groundwork for allowing backyard chickens in the city

Orillia lays groundwork for allowing backyard chickens in the city

'They talk about a sustainable Orillia, (and) this is a step towards that by opening it up to everybody,' says participant in pilot program
Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit shows off trophies, memorabilia

Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit shows off trophies, memorabilia

Rollover crash closes section of Bayfield St. (video)

Rollover crash closes section of Bayfield St. (video)

Incident happened Sunday afternoon and there were minor injuries, according to Barrie police
SCENE SETTER: 'Hometown Hero' wrestling with success

SCENE SETTER: 'Hometown Hero' wrestling with success

'Barrie has become a hot spot for wrestling and more and more fans are jumping on board to experience one of these shows first-hand,' says rising star Van Landon
PLAYING FIELD: Colts fans pin hopes on best team in years

PLAYING FIELD: Colts fans pin hopes on best team in years

This 2022-23 squad is franchise’s best since one that lost in seven games in OHL final one decade ago
THEN AND NOW: Sunnidale Rd. villa still 'magnificent'

THEN AND NOW: Sunnidale Rd. villa still 'magnificent'

'The stately Bellevoir, still in outstanding condition, remains one of Barrie’s grandest homes,' says history columnist
'Born leader': Area student named Easter Seals ambassador

'Born leader': Area student named Easter Seals ambassador

'As an ambassador, I am the face of Easter Seals Ontario. When I grow up I want to help people,' says Niki Tokhi
Apply for construction permits well ahead of time: NVCA

Apply for construction permits well ahead of time: NVCA

Conservation authority says if your property is regulated, it's best to set up pre-consultation meeting