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Annual bursary helps get women into the skilled trades

Annual bursary helps get women into the skilled trades

'I just don’t think there’s enough education surrounding what it means to be in the trades, and what a rewarding career it can be,' says Barrie Women in Construction official
LETTER: Move to county-wide service may not lower costs

LETTER: Move to county-wide service may not lower costs

'The county’s position appears to be that a central administration will lower cost and possibly improve the service,' says letter-writer
BREAKING: Missing Barrie girl located safe in Toronto

BREAKING: Missing Barrie girl located safe in Toronto

Three-year-old was the subject of an early morning Amber Alert
Three-year-old still missing; police leaving 'no stone unturned' (update: found)

Three-year-old still missing; police leaving 'no stone unturned' (update: found)

No ground search planned for missing three-year-old, says Barrie police official
Residents speak up loud and clear against Duckworth St. rezoning application

Residents speak up loud and clear against Duckworth St. rezoning application

'The model of whack ‘em and stack ‘em is not appropriate here,' says east-end Barrie resident
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Barrie police searching for three-year-old girl; Amber Alert issued (update: found)

Barrie police searching for three-year-old girl; Amber Alert issued (update: found)

Police say they're concerned for her well-being; Anyone with info or who knows her whereabouts is asked to call police or 911
ONTARIO: Government to roll out free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores

ONTARIO: Government to roll out free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores

The tests will reportedly be available at pharmacies and other settings as well
'Lack of decorum is a concern': Judge admonishes accused for connecting to court from vehicle

'Lack of decorum is a concern': Judge admonishes accused for connecting to court from vehicle

'This isn’t drop-in-from-wherever-you-happen-to-be (court),' says judge, who postponed sentencing
International Women's Day luncheon will feature life change coach, divorce lawyer

International Women's Day luncheon will feature life change coach, divorce lawyer

'We are moving to a very exciting time in history where the world now expects diversity, equity and inclusion,' says official