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Arrest made after elderly man robbed in Wasaga

Arrest made after elderly man robbed in Wasaga

OPP allege accused verbally identified himself as a police officer and stated that he needed to see the victim's wallet
LETTER: YMCA 'disappointed' with group's stance on legal fees

LETTER: YMCA 'disappointed' with group's stance on legal fees

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka agreed to accept half of legal costs incurred after lawsuit filed over Geneva Park sale, official says
THE BIG READ: Saving the Great Lakes, one laundry load at a time

THE BIG READ: Saving the Great Lakes, one laundry load at a time

Microfibres are everywhere, including our dinner plates and drinking water. A team of scientists in small-town Ontario has zeroed in on a major culprit—washing machines—in search of a solution
BSOM candidate challenges 'violent takeover of our freedoms'

BSOM candidate challenges 'violent takeover of our freedoms'

'They’ve handcuffed our medical practitioners and caused our medical practitioners to advise and diagnose through policies,' said Ontario Party candidate
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Panel emphasizes need to work together to solve housing issues

Panel emphasizes need to work together to solve housing issues

Barrie & District Association of Realtors hosts panel to talk about housing at local, provincial and national levels
County job fair a hit with employers, prospective employees

County job fair a hit with employers, prospective employees

Event included 433 job seekers, 92 employers in range of industries
Could soaring gas prices be costing you less than you think?

Could soaring gas prices be costing you less than you think?

Even when adjusted for inflation, the cost of a litre of gas is higher than ever before, but today's drastically more fuel efficient vehicles may actually be getting you farther down the road
County project allows ambulances to bring patients to hospice

County project allows ambulances to bring patients to hospice

New model a collaboration between hospices in Barrie, Collingwood, Alliston, Penetanguishene and Orillia, and will be overseen by Sunnybrook Centre for Pre-Hospital Care
Nominations open for Backpacks for Youth program

Nominations open for Backpacks for Youth program

Glowing Hearts Charity initiative supports youth heading back to school