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Mooshfood bridges local gap to Afro-Caribbean food experience

Mooshfood bridges local gap to Afro-Caribbean food experience

Mooshfood Supermarket about more than just the taste of home, says owner, as it also helps expats moving to Barrie by providing them with tips on jobs, homes and business opportunities
Act to thwart workplace harassment at city hall on the horizon

Act to thwart workplace harassment at city hall on the horizon

'I think this is actually a good way to make the consequences for these kinds of actions fit the crime,' says Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman
Harvey seeking re-election in Ward 7, hoping for more cohesion

Harvey seeking re-election in Ward 7, hoping for more cohesion

'We (the last council) were sidetracked by a few sideshows that in my opinion should not have occurred,' said Gary Harvey
Adult, youth face charges after warrant executed in Angus

Adult, youth face charges after warrant executed in Angus

Angus man, Scarborough teen arrested during drug-trafficking investigation
Orillia vigil honoured 'staggering' number of local lives lost

Orillia vigil honoured 'staggering' number of local lives lost

'I think the biggest thing is people need to stop looking away,' says organizer of event in honour of those lost to addiction, mental health issues
County to build temporary homeless shelter in Barrie by winter

County to build temporary homeless shelter in Barrie by winter

The temporary building will be located on the former Barrie OPP detachment property, and will include 50 beds, a kitchen, and six washrooms
ONTARIO: Health minister won't rule out privatization to help ER crisis

ONTARIO: Health minister won't rule out privatization to help ER crisis

Emergency departments across Ontario have had to close for hours or days at a time this summer, which health-care officials say is due to a nurse staffing crisis
RVH awards inaugural Laura E. Crook Scholarship

RVH awards inaugural Laura E. Crook Scholarship

Tottenham resident 'honoured' to receive scholarship and 'learn from amazing RVH mentors and role models'
This week in BarrieToday+: Enter for a chance to win a back to school shopping spree!

This week in BarrieToday+: Enter for a chance to win a back to school shopping spree!

Plus, we're getting up close & personal with a classic Canadian rocker
Police investigating 'huge fight' that erupted near Lennox Park

Police investigating 'huge fight' that erupted near Lennox Park

One woman was injured in the melee, say police, who were provided video of the incident from citizens; the investigation is ongoing