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THEN AND NOW: 'Majestic' Maplehurst hosted many liquor-imbued social events

THEN AND NOW: 'Majestic' Maplehurst hosted many liquor-imbued social events

Mrs. Howard Dyment saw the home could be a money-maker and began throwing soirees on High Street, which landed her in hot water with the law at first
Ontario reports 580 COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 580 COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 616 recoveries and two deaths that occurred in the last month
Scholarship-winning Barrie native has sights set on career in medicine

Scholarship-winning Barrie native has sights set on career in medicine

Queen’s University student Emma Griffin wants to become a general surgeon or ER physician and work with Doctors Without Borders
BIRDING: Acrobatic birds are fun to watch (8 photos)

BIRDING: Acrobatic birds are fun to watch (8 photos)

Freelance writer Rosaleen Egan describes the birds who have been visiting this season
Take in the fall colours during next weekend's self-guided art tour (4 photos)

Take in the fall colours during next weekend's self-guided art tour (4 photos)

'It’s a beautiful drive between Moonstone, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia and then down to the Shanty Bay area,' Barrie-based potter Peter Michalski says Images Studio Tour
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
Meet the creator behind the app What's For Dinner Today?

Meet the creator behind the app What's For Dinner Today?

What's For Dinner Today? creator James Tonks says there plans to move into the Barrie area, focusing on local restaurants
Canine blood donor event set for later this month... and they get a treat!

Canine blood donor event set for later this month... and they get a treat!

Having your pooch donate blood could help save the life of someone else's furry friend; Barrie Animal Hospital will hold event Oct. 27
Ski, snowboard shop changing locations, but not going far

Ski, snowboard shop changing locations, but not going far

Gates & Boards owner Arn Schubert says the business is 'excited to be renewing our commitment to Barrie and the amazing community we’ve built over the last 24 years'
Man linked to Barrie Conservatives charged with triple murder in Trinidad and Tobago

Man linked to Barrie Conservatives charged with triple murder in Trinidad and Tobago

Barrie-Innisfil MP John Brassard says accused had contacted local constituency office about a year ago to see if he could be part of the volunteer board; 'To be honest, I don’t know much about the guy'