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Big Chief Rd. residents riled up over proposed name change

Big Chief Rd. residents riled up over proposed name change

'Our main objective is don't change the name at all, but if we're going to change... we should be allowed to have some say in what the name is,' says frustrated Severn resident
'Long-weekend heroes' needed at blood donor clinics

'Long-weekend heroes' needed at blood donor clinics

Bayview Drive clinic has 50 appointment slots open on Friday and Saturday
Police tight-lipped on fatal shooting in Bracebridge

Police tight-lipped on fatal shooting in Bracebridge

OPP say a 56-year-old male was found deceased at the residence, while a 52-year-old female was airlifted to Toronto with 'life-threatening' injuries
Maple Leafs thump Baycats at Christie Pits

Maple Leafs thump Baycats at Christie Pits

Barrie falls to 18-14 on the season with the loss; Offensively, Ryan Rijo went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI
Ukrainian kids get Canadian experience at Camp Tiffin

Ukrainian kids get Canadian experience at Camp Tiffin

Thirteen children took part in hiking, canoeing, games and more
LETTER: Reader urges Poilievre to find 'middle' ground

LETTER: Reader urges Poilievre to find 'middle' ground

'I like Pierre Poilievre and hope he is smart enough to serve his term going down the middle rather than right or left. We need that,' says letter writer
Giddy up! Horse-loving senior's wish granted at Georgian Downs

Giddy up! Horse-loving senior's wish granted at Georgian Downs

Senior Wish Association grants wishes to seniors in the community to give them the opportunity to do something they love or have always wanted to do
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Barrie's newest specialty bakery rises up in south end

Barrie's newest specialty bakery rises up in south end

'Our location is wide, bright and the smell of fresh baked goods welcomes everyone,' says local COBS Bread owner
Rovers capture first trophy in franchise history

Rovers capture first trophy in franchise history

Men's team recently won the Trent-Severn Cup, while the women's side gets ready for first playoff game following successul inaugural season