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Open Air Dunlop returning for 12th consecutive Saturday

Open Air Dunlop returning for 12th consecutive Saturday

This weekend's festivities include Emerging Artists Showcase at Meridian Place in downtown Barrie
Lifeguards wrapping up their season at city beaches

Lifeguards wrapping up their season at city beaches

Lifeguards will be on duty until Aug. 21 at Johnson's Beach and Sept. 2 at Centennial Beach
Teen wows crowd at Innisfil's Music in the Park

Teen wows crowd at Innisfil's Music in the Park

Jules has been invited to Meridian Place in Barrie to perform as part of the Canadian Musician Co-Operative this Saturday, Aug. 20
LETTER: Mayoral candidate should leave thong at home

LETTER: Mayoral candidate should leave thong at home

'Seems to me Mr. Hachey may be misdirected and might be running for the wrong job in the wrong forum,' says letter writer
Game over: Clock runs out on Barrie Ball Hockey Club

Game over: Clock runs out on Barrie Ball Hockey Club

Final games played Thursday at Ferndale Drive facility; 'I’ve met some incredible people because of Barrie Ball Hockey and I’ve had some of the greatest memories,' says longtime player
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Aylwin not seeking re-election, citing city's 'old boys club'

Aylwin not seeking re-election, citing city's 'old boys club'

'I learned a lot about political power, how it is wielded and to what end,' says councillor
'Radio silence': Ever After ticket-holders waiting on refunds

'Radio silence': Ever After ticket-holders waiting on refunds

'There has been absolutely zero communication from the festival whatsoever, and I’m not getting my hopes up for that to change,' says dismayed London man
Bradford Carrot Fest peels back to full format after hiatus

Bradford Carrot Fest peels back to full format after hiatus

Carrot Fest returns this weekend with more than 200 vendors and two stages for performances
Cow wandering northern Ontario could find new home near Barrie

Cow wandering northern Ontario could find new home near Barrie

Truck carrying cows to slaughter overturned May 14 near Wawa; Several cows have been euthanized, according to OPP, but word is there may be one more