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OUTDOORS: Falling apples, angry wasps and wily raccoons

OUTDOORS: Falling apples, angry wasps and wily raccoons

Having a gathering on a rural farm property poses many challenges ... as our outdoors columnist has discovered this week
COLUMN: Footy fans can express passion through Rovers

COLUMN: Footy fans can express passion through Rovers

Simcoe County Rovers FC fans have witnessed an impressive inaugural season, but reporter Shawn Gibson hopes to see it continue
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BURSZTYN: Importance of wetlands cannot be overstated

BURSZTYN: Importance of wetlands cannot be overstated

'As extreme weather has become normal, some of these areas are now flooding,' science columnist says of wetlands that have been drained
David Foster, Katherine McPhee among fall's acts at Casino Rama

David Foster, Katherine McPhee among fall's acts at Casino Rama

Lineup also includes Old Crow Medicine Show, April Wine, Harlequin
Ward 9 candidate vows to bring 'unique perspective' to city hall

Ward 9 candidate vows to bring 'unique perspective' to city hall

William Rome says he would use his background in finance to 'look at some of the issues of affordability' and make housing for affordable
Classic car show revs up aid for cancer battle (9 photos)

Classic car show revs up aid for cancer battle (9 photos)

Cookstown Cancer Classic Car & Truck Show featured more than 200 vehicles and raised money for RVH and Simcoe Regional Cancer Centre
(UPDATE) 'Concerning' spill came from GO station: City

(UPDATE) 'Concerning' spill came from GO station: City

'The smell was overpowering and almost made your eyes water. All of the ducks are nowhere to be found and I don’t blame them,' said concerned resident
Driver killed in Highway 400 crash identified (UPDATE)

Driver killed in Highway 400 crash identified (UPDATE)

The incident happened at about 1:30 a.m. between Vasey Road and Highway 12; OPP say the driver of second vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries
Author bats a thousand in new book about area baseball team

Author bats a thousand in new book about area baseball team

Doug Fox released his historical fiction novel 'On Account of Darkness: The Summer Ontario Baseball Broke the Colour Barrier'