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Local cooks 'chopping' for charities in cooking show-inspired event

Local cooks 'chopping' for charities in cooking show-inspired event

'I love home cooking ... but it’s a lot different cooking under pressure and being judged,' says chef; segment winners to face off against Chopped Canada winner
COLUMN: Underdog Rovers hope to slay TFC giants tonight

COLUMN: Underdog Rovers hope to slay TFC giants tonight

'It’s the ultimate David-versus-Goliath moment that rarely exists in sports today,' says sports columnist ahead of game at BMO Field
'Lasting difference': Barrie Housing launches charitable organization

'Lasting difference': Barrie Housing launches charitable organization

Beyond Homes Foundation's goals include addressing 'pressing social issues and food insecurities'
Penetang couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

Penetang couple 'saddened' after complaint forces folk art removal

'We're not happy ... Any future sales will have to be done online as we are no longer displaying our art,' says frustrated artist
Kodiaks cut down Timberwolves to open rugby season (7 photos)

Kodiaks cut down Timberwolves to open rugby season (7 photos)

Bear Creek defeats Nottawasaga Pines in SCAA action at Maple Ridge field
Barrie police collar suspect after vet clinic break-in

Barrie police collar suspect after vet clinic break-in

Video surveillance shows man on a bicycle arriving at Steel Street clinic and leaving with a stolen safe a short time later
Synchro skating returns to Barrie after two decades

Synchro skating returns to Barrie after two decades

Local club will be hosting tryouts on May 4 and 5 at the Allandale Recreation Centre
Overheated machinery blamed for fire at paper straw factory

Overheated machinery blamed for fire at paper straw factory

'There was quite a bit of damage to the unit itself, but none of the units on either side were affected,' says Barrie Fire official following Saunders Road blaze
Province increasing speed limit on some 400-series highways

Province increasing speed limit on some 400-series highways

Incoming changes, which take effect July 12, include five sections of Highway 401
LETTER: 'Opulent' salaries for hospital CEOs must be addressed

LETTER: 'Opulent' salaries for hospital CEOs must be addressed

'It is insulting to all staff of hospitals all workers in the health-care field,' says letter writer