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With food insecurity on the rise, Salvation Army hopes to fill 15,000 bellies through new fundraiser

With food insecurity on the rise, Salvation Army hopes to fill 15,000 bellies through new fundraiser

'In the last five years, we have basically doubled our meals to our community,' says Salvation Army official
Health unit reports 1 COVID death, 3 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Health unit reports 1 COVID death, 3 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Testing has captured 196 new COVID cases in the region since Tuesday, Feb. 15
'Good news for main street': Barrie businesses in line for $10M in rebates from WSIB surplus

'Good news for main street': Barrie businesses in line for $10M in rebates from WSIB surplus

'This will really help with the economic recovery of the province,' says labour minister during visit to Barrie
This week in BarrieToday+: Get some relief at the gas pumps with our latest +member contest

This week in BarrieToday+: Get some relief at the gas pumps with our latest +member contest

Plus, take to the high seas with a +member deal for a cruise
Couple unlocks 'immersive' experience at Escape Room Barrie

Couple unlocks 'immersive' experience at Escape Room Barrie

'You’re solving puzzles, finding clues and you have an end goal like escaping a situation, solving a crime, or completing a mission,' says co-owner
CHEF'S TABLE: Clear or thick, there's a soup for every situation (4 photos)

CHEF'S TABLE: Clear or thick, there's a soup for every situation (4 photos)

For food columnist, personal favourite is the hearty American/Italian classic cioppino
364 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 47 deaths in latest provincial update

364 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 47 deaths in latest provincial update

Limited testing captures 2,532 new cases
Police searching for 'more than one' suspect in double shooting (4 photos)

Police searching for 'more than one' suspect in double shooting (4 photos)

Two male victims were airlifted to Toronto-area trauma centres and are currently listed in serious but stable condition
Police investigating armed robbery at Circle K on Marsellus Dr.

Police investigating armed robbery at Circle K on Marsellus Dr.

Barrie police say suspect brandished what appeared to be a firearm during Tuesday evening's robbery
LETTER: MP congratulates BarrieToday following recent awards

LETTER: MP congratulates BarrieToday following recent awards

'BarrieToday played a critical role in bringing the community together and building support for our citizens after the tornado,' says Brassard