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Weekend GO train service returns to Barrie on Saturday

Weekend GO train service returns to Barrie on Saturday

Starting Saturday, there will be 15 departures in each direction, including three southbound and three northbound trips beginning and ending at the Allandale Waterfront GO station
LETTER: Reader no fan of 'No Mow May'

LETTER: Reader no fan of 'No Mow May'

'Thanks to this very recent trend, I have a yard full of dandelion and other weeds from my neighbours who either are trendy or just plain lazy,' says letter writer
LETTER: Some political parties bring 'new thinking' on education

LETTER: Some political parties bring 'new thinking' on education

'What makes Ontario such a bad place to get an education is that the schools have a myopic view of what would enhance the life of the learner,' says letter writer
Baycats double up Leafs in season home-opener

Baycats double up Leafs in season home-opener

Adam Odd and Noel McGarry-Doyle each picked up two hits in 2-1 victory
Mixed housing project approved along Harvie Rd.

Mixed housing project approved along Harvie Rd.

'It passed on consent because I was satisfied with the answers,' says ward councillor
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Community mourns Bradford restaurant owner killed in crash

Community mourns Bradford restaurant owner killed in crash

'He was a gentle giant. He always had a smile on his face, even if he was having a bad day,' says former employee; George Mavrakakis died Tuesday night in a crash
Area woman living 'a nightmare' after complaint over pet goat

Area woman living 'a nightmare' after complaint over pet goat

Stanley helps Jo-Anne Miller battle depression; 'Stanley's Army' formed, petition underway to help Tiny Township's 'mascot of Cawaja'
County services affected during upcoming long weekend

County services affected during upcoming long weekend

LINX Transit, Ontario Works, most landfills closed Monday
Waypoint names new VP of medical affairs, chief of staff

Waypoint names new VP of medical affairs, chief of staff

Dr. Kevin Young succeeding Dr. Nadiya Sunderji, who will become president and CEO