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Youth weigh in on climate-change priorities

Youth weigh in on climate-change priorities

Key findings show youth in Simcoe County 'overwhelmingly' want to see change in how local governments address environmental action
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New poppy crosswalk gets unanimous support from local veterans

New poppy crosswalk gets unanimous support from local veterans

'This is a great thing and isn’t disrespectful at all. It helps put the light on Remembrance Day,' says Barrie legion official
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COVID, cold and flu clinic reopening tomorrow on Sperling Dr.

COVID, cold and flu clinic reopening tomorrow on Sperling Dr.

Clinic will reopen Wednesday to provide assessments for symptoms of COVID-19; Appointments required and can be booked online
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COVID outbreak declared at St. Peter’s high school with four new cases

COVID outbreak declared at St. Peter’s high school with four new cases

South-end Barrie high school now has six active cases and nine classrooms closed
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Barrie Health Accord pens 'urgent' letter of support for local SCS application

Barrie Health Accord pens 'urgent' letter of support for local SCS application

Signatories include Mayor Jeff Lehman, Simcoe County Warden George Cornell, RVH president Janice Skot, Police Chief Kimberley Greenwood, and medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner
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Police still appealing for witnesses to fatal summer crash in Innisfil

Police still appealing for witnesses to fatal summer crash in Innisfil

Angus man, 45, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the Aug. 29 crash near Sideroad 10 and Line 2
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New banners honouring veterans unfurled in Elmvale, doubling the series (4 photos)

New banners honouring veterans unfurled in Elmvale, doubling the series (4 photos)

Officials hope to expand on the number of veterans recognized in years to come
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Photocopied licence plates lead to arrest of Barrie resident

Photocopied licence plates lead to arrest of Barrie resident

Officers responded after property damage was caused by a vehicle in Springwater Township Sunday afternoon
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Conservatives name Brassard shadow minister for ethics and accountable government

Conservatives name Brassard shadow minister for ethics and accountable government

'I expect to be extremely busy holding the Trudeau government to account on issues of ethics, conflicts of interest, accountability, lobbying, and privacy,' says Barrie-Innisfil MP
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Business hit by crooks 3 times in 18 months, but police say crime rates dropping

Business hit by crooks 3 times in 18 months, but police say crime rates dropping

'Between COVID and the Dunlop Street construction, it has been a very hard time. To have stuff stolen like this is hurting us almost more than we can take,' says downtown merchant
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