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GO-VAXX bus pulls into Bayfield Mall on Saturday

GO-VAXX bus pulls into Bayfield Mall on Saturday

One-day clinics to take place at locations throughout Simcoe-Muskoka this week
School board offering social, recreational programs for students with autism

School board offering social, recreational programs for students with autism

Programs will be offered from April to June
Mask mandate drops but many people in Barrie remain cautious

Mask mandate drops but many people in Barrie remain cautious

'I think it’s good that we’re given the choice. I know some people are looking forward to not being forced to wear masks,' says downtown Barrie shopper
One person airlifted to Toronto hospital following Alliston house fire

One person airlifted to Toronto hospital following Alliston house fire

Police remain at Albert Street scene to secure the area while investigation continues; Fire marshal attending today
OUTDOORS: Earliest blossoms of the season springing into form

OUTDOORS: Earliest blossoms of the season springing into form

A question persists, says columnist: Can wildlife species adapt to new blooming periods and all the changing attachments in their web of life?
COLUMN: Exiting pandemic presents some new challenges

COLUMN: Exiting pandemic presents some new challenges

As of today, provincial government drops mask regulations for most places
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Baking hobby becomes sweet passion for local mom (6 photos)

Baking hobby becomes sweet passion for local mom (6 photos)

'My safe space has always been the kitchen' says local baker/entrepreneur who says she likes to bake 'simple sweets but made with love'
First day of spring attracts walkers to the waterfront (5 photos)

First day of spring attracts walkers to the waterfront (5 photos)

Waterfront trails proved an attraction on the first day of spring; forecast calls for more mild temperatures, rain this week
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new build in Stayner

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new build in Stayner

Area family selected as future homeowners will be working alongside volunteers to build their home