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Indie rockers Long Range Hustle ready to hit the stage in Barrie next weekend

Indie rockers Long Range Hustle ready to hit the stage in Barrie next weekend

Toronto-based band performing at The Rec Room in south-end Barrie on Saturday, April 9
Union calls out Waypoint over 'concerning' executive wage hikes

Union calls out Waypoint over 'concerning' executive wage hikes

Salaries for five senior staff members increased 20 to 31 percent from 2020 to 2021
Innisfil man charged after allegedly luring, assaulting young victims

Innisfil man charged after allegedly luring, assaulting young victims

Accused used social media to befriend underage girls, OPP says; police worry there could be more victims
Innisfil mom questions library's masking policy

Innisfil mom questions library's masking policy

'We’re encouraging people to still mask in our branches, but it’s not required,' says library CEO
Ukrainian flag raised in Oro-Medonte

Ukrainian flag raised in Oro-Medonte

'The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is something we should all be aware of,' says mayor
Hard-working women helping to drive local automotive industry

Hard-working women helping to drive local automotive industry

'You are going to have to work inside your skill set… but if it’s what you want to do then you should follow your dream,' says female employee at Barrie garage
Health unit reports 364 new COVID cases, 4 more hospitalizations

Health unit reports 364 new COVID cases, 4 more hospitalizations

This week the health unit confirmed 700 new COVID cases, which is about even with the 714 new COVID cases confirmed during the week of March 20
Barrie hospital 'cautiously' easing some visitor restrictions

Barrie hospital 'cautiously' easing some visitor restrictions

Starting Monday, patients can have one visitor per day for one hour, official says
Four injured in early-morning rollover crash: OPP

Four injured in early-morning rollover crash: OPP

One person was airlifted to Toronto, but no longer listed as being in serious condition
Provincial money will help Barrie-based company strengthen 'fragile' supply chain

Provincial money will help Barrie-based company strengthen 'fragile' supply chain

Investments from Southmedic, province allows company to add 25 more jobs; 'We will continue to create jobs and focus locally'