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Rescue dogs from North Carolina up for adoption (5 photos)

Rescue dogs from North Carolina up for adoption (5 photos)

'There are many animal shelters in the United States that are at capacity and when they reach out to us for help, we do what we can to assist,' says OSPCA official
LETTER: Elimination of licence sticker fees will have little effect, says reader

LETTER: Elimination of licence sticker fees will have little effect, says reader

'If you feel guilty about getting the refund, send it to me. Or donate to a charity in the name of Doug Ford,' says Wasaga Beach resident
Rally scheduled for Thursday in downtown Barrie to show support for Ukraine

Rally scheduled for Thursday in downtown Barrie to show support for Ukraine

'We want our Ukrainian community members to know that we see them and they are not alone,' says Nuttall
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Collingwood skier will don red and white at Paralympic Winter Games

Collingwood skier will don red and white at Paralympic Winter Games

'I am able to fulfil my lifelong dream of going to the Olympics,' said Gosselin, who lost her shoulder to bone cancer when she was 18
Barrie woman's $36M lottery win scrutinzed by OLG

Barrie woman's $36M lottery win scrutinzed by OLG

Prize falls within Crown agency's definition of an 'insider win' because Yvonne Sauve's sister is employed by an authorized OLG retailer
South Simcoe Theatre ready for first live performance since start of pandemic

South Simcoe Theatre ready for first live performance since start of pandemic

Producer Richard Birch says he is thrilled to be working with such a dynamic and talented group
Barrie-area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

Barrie-area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

'If they miss one week of school, then the next month is harder and harder,' says Days for Girls volunteer
Health unit investigates gastrointestinal illnesses possibly linked to children's play centre

Health unit investigates gastrointestinal illnesses possibly linked to children's play centre

'The outbreak is general in the Muskoka and Simcoe region… (and) it has absolutely nothing to do with our facility,' says south-end Barrie business owner
Bradford Bypass could have far-reaching effects on communities: Coalition

Bradford Bypass could have far-reaching effects on communities: Coalition

Environmental group says impacts on residents, drinking water, climate targets, and farmland need to be considered