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'Organized and targeted': Election signs damaged, stolen

'Organized and targeted': Election signs damaged, stolen

'I think it’s a pretty tight race and I have a lot of signs out there. I think there are a lot of people in Barrie who don’t want to see me mayor,' says Mike McCann
'A lot to process': Barrie woman celebrates $1M lotto win

'A lot to process': Barrie woman celebrates $1M lotto win

Deborah Ineson plans to travel, buy a house with windfall; Winning ticket purchased at Circle K on Livingstone Street
Police nab three for impaired driving in 12 hours in Springwater

Police nab three for impaired driving in 12 hours in Springwater

OPP say one of the accused was also found to be driving more than twice the speed limit on Crossland Road
Cluster of 19 Legionnaires' disease cases detected in Orillia

Cluster of 19 Legionnaires' disease cases detected in Orillia

'Health unit is looking for a source of the bacteria and health care providers... are being notified to watch and test for potential cases,' says official
LETTER: Outgoing Springwater mayor laments use of tax dollars

LETTER: Outgoing Springwater mayor laments use of tax dollars

Don Allen, who's not seeking re-election, says hiring three integrity commissioners was 'not fiscally prudent'
COLUMN: Thanksgiving means studio tour on the menu

COLUMN: Thanksgiving means studio tour on the menu

'Being an artist on the Images tour is a fantastic experience,' says local fine art photographer Mike Bailey — one of 30 artists at 22 stops throughout area
Motorcyclist killed in Hwy. 400 crash Thursday night

Motorcyclist killed in Hwy. 400 crash Thursday night

Collision occurred between Hwy. 88 and 89 Thursday evening
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Hwy. 400 northbound lanes closed near Bradford for crash

Hwy. 400 northbound lanes closed near Bradford for crash

OPP officers are on scene and reopening time is unknown
Fans flock to see Maple Leafs in Gravenhurst (6 photos)

Fans flock to see Maple Leafs in Gravenhurst (6 photos)

The team wrapped up a two-day mini camp Thursday and are now preparing in earnest for the start of the NHL season