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LETTER: Education workers' union telling 'half-truths'

LETTER: Education workers' union telling 'half-truths'

'I do understand that $40K annually is not a king’s ransom, but then again how many folks in the private sector would jump at the opportunity to earn this level of income,' asks letter writer
COLUMN: Riding name change should respect history, people

COLUMN: Riding name change should respect history, people

Columnist Dan Travers says while Simcoe North's namesake had some issues, changing riding's name to Penetanguishene-Couchiching is 'far from an acceptable replacement'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Nothing but pure music' inspired these garlic growers

'Nothing but pure music' inspired these garlic growers

Regular Collingwood Farmers' Market vendors, Pure Music Garlic began as an experiment with five bulbs of garlic planted 10 years ago
South Simcoe One Roof celebrates grand opening

South Simcoe One Roof celebrates grand opening

Shared space in Alliston includes services from four organizations in Simcoe County, including Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
County hosting info session on economic immigration

County hosting info session on economic immigration

Official from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will discuss resources for employers seeking foreign workers
SIU clears officers of wrongdoing in Georgian Bay incident

SIU clears officers of wrongdoing in Georgian Bay incident

SIU director 'found no reasonable grounds' officers committed crime in firing ARWEN at man on boat in Freddy Channel
COVID outbreak declared at RVH

COVID outbreak declared at RVH

Five patients in mental health inpatient unit have tested positive at the Barrie hospital
Innisfil dance studio hosting grand opening next week

Innisfil dance studio hosting grand opening next week

Lakeside Dance Studio in Alcona invites residents to come check meet instructors and learn more about their classes
Strike threat ends as college council, OPSEU reach new deal

Strike threat ends as college council, OPSEU reach new deal

New three-year agreement will expire Sept. 30, 2024