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LETTER: Statistics back up need for SCS in Barrie, says reader

LETTER: Statistics back up need for SCS in Barrie, says reader

'Safe consumption sites have a net positive result on the communities in which they reside,' says Midhurst resident
Casino Rama unveils May lineup as stars return to the stage

Casino Rama unveils May lineup as stars return to the stage

Jake Owen will perform when entertainment centre reopens for first time in two years on April 29; May lineup includes Howie Mandel, Tom Cochrane and more
Mom calls daughter 'a rock star' after battling through aneurysm, stroke (6 photos)

Mom calls daughter 'a rock star' after battling through aneurysm, stroke (6 photos)

Arianna Kulyk, 12, will undergo brain surgery Friday in Toronto after being diagnosed with rare neurological disease
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Heavy lake effect snow will cause hazardous driving conditions, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Sir Robert Barrie Project, BarrieToday, property owners take home heritage awards

Sir Robert Barrie Project, BarrieToday, property owners take home heritage awards

'It’s about the architecture, the stories. It’s about preserving knowledge,' says Su Murdoch, whose Rodney Street home was among those recognized
COLUMN: Weekend in Ottawa an eye-opener for local reporter

COLUMN: Weekend in Ottawa an eye-opener for local reporter

OrilliaMatters reporter Tyler Evans spent 48 hours in the nation's capital experiencing first-hand the protests that have brought Ottawa to a standstill
January's $36M windfall still up for grabs; ticket purchased in Barrie

January's $36M windfall still up for grabs; ticket purchased in Barrie

OLG spokesperson says some people purposely take their time to come forward, deciding to first get their affairs in order while others cash in right away
Lakehead prof explores new theory of exceptional self-sacrifice

Lakehead prof explores new theory of exceptional self-sacrifice

'Is it possible for individuals to hurt themselves more than they help or harm recipients?' asks professor
Barrie-area residents 'lovingly' packed thousands of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

Barrie-area residents 'lovingly' packed thousands of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

During the next few weeks, children in Central America and western Africa will be receiving shoeboxes packed by caring Canadians