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3M sticks with Barrie company's robotic taping system

3M sticks with Barrie company's robotic taping system

'We started an R&D department and they spent nearly two years developing the product and it’s now been on the market for two years,' says Innovation Automation president
CHEF'S TABLE Mess prep has smooth landing for air cadets

CHEF'S TABLE Mess prep has smooth landing for air cadets

From a chef’s perspective, an 'MRE' does the job. It’s a hot meal with everything you need. It’s not gourmet, but it sure is a great way to feed a bunch of hungry cadets in the field, says food columnist
Wrong-way driver found not guilty in 2018 crash on Hwy. 11

Wrong-way driver found not guilty in 2018 crash on Hwy. 11

Orillia man 'at the very least confused and disoriented,' suffering from hypoglycemia caused by his Type 1 diabetes
School board forming Equity Advisory Committee

School board forming Equity Advisory Committee

Committee to work with SCDSB on review, development, implementation and monitoring of initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion
COLUMN: Lacrosse comes from Haudenosaunee culture

COLUMN: Lacrosse comes from Haudenosaunee culture

'It was used as preparation for hunting and for battle. The game brought an end to disagreements,' writes Jillian Morris
LETTER: Electoral reform would eliminate 'artificial' majorities

LETTER: Electoral reform would eliminate 'artificial' majorities

'If government commands a majority, it can do whatever it thinks right, even when the opposition is screaming bloody murder,' says letter writer
Half-dozen storeys not seen as fit by Blake St. neighbours

Half-dozen storeys not seen as fit by Blake St. neighbours

'I moved to Barrie two years ago from Toronto to get away from large buildings and large scale construction,' says east-end Barrie resident
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Group spreads MS awareness to everyone, including politicians

Group spreads MS awareness to everyone, including politicians

'My mom died 20 years ago and you would think things have changed, but they have not,' says local woman
Application window now open for this year's Ice Hut Art project

Application window now open for this year's Ice Hut Art project

'Projects like the Ice Hut Art that bring together community, creativity and connection are vital to community well being,' says mayor