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LETTER: Cry for freedom 'rings hollow' when you desecrate monuments

LETTER: Cry for freedom 'rings hollow' when you desecrate monuments

'They should be ashamed of themselves and really question what freedom means to them when this would never be tolerated in many other countries in our fragile world,' says letter-writer
'How times have changed': Plans afoot for almost 600 homes on Lockhart Rd.

'How times have changed': Plans afoot for almost 600 homes on Lockhart Rd.

'Two subdivisions do reflect a much different way of building our new communities than in the past,' mayor says of south-end proposals
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Snow is expected to persist Wednesday and Wednesday night, tapering by Thursday morning, Environment Canada says
Poor road conditions cancel all Simcoe area school buses

Poor road conditions cancel all Simcoe area school buses

Schools remain open for student learning
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Dumping man's body 'legally and morally reprehensible,' says Crown

Dumping man's body 'legally and morally reprehensible,' says Crown

Rohan Rose found dead on the side of the road in Toronto following 2020 shooting in Clearview Township; Sentencing hearing held Tuesday
Simcoe North MP's vote on O'Toole's future will depend on Wednesday's 'family meeting'

Simcoe North MP's vote on O'Toole's future will depend on Wednesday's 'family meeting'

Conservative leader's fate to be determined by caucus; 'I’m looking forward to the discussion about the direction of the party,' says MP Adam Chambers
One year since insolvency, what will Laurentian 2.0 look like?

One year since insolvency, what will Laurentian 2.0 look like?

What is Laurentian’s future? We explored this question, among other topics, with the new chair of LU’s board, union leaders and a post-secondary consultant
Innisfil Farmers’ Market accepting vendor applications for 2022 season

Innisfil Farmers’ Market accepting vendor applications for 2022 season

'Farms first. Bakeries and artisans second,' says market manager
Barrie hospital launches campaign to 'show the love' for health-care workers

Barrie hospital launches campaign to 'show the love' for health-care workers

'We’ve fought hard for our patients and their families over the past two years, and we are at a breaking point. But we still show up every single day,' says RVH nurse