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OUTDOORS: Surprising discovery of nest leaves naturalist feeling a little 'snaky'

OUTDOORS: Surprising discovery of nest leaves naturalist feeling a little 'snaky'

Baby snakes come equipped with a tracking program built in, explains outdoors columnist of interesting little creatures
COLUMN: New TV series about Middle-earth will have much to live up to

COLUMN: New TV series about Middle-earth will have much to live up to

The story is one of great adventure and bravery, of characters facing unspeakable danger and evil because no one else can or will. - The Lord of the Rings
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
Movie Review: The Suicide Squad

Movie Review: The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad is just about as much fun as a person can have in a theatre without getting arrested
Sunflower fields forever at Edwards Farm Store in Innisfil (12 photos)

Sunflower fields forever at Edwards Farm Store in Innisfil (12 photos)

These days, flowering fields of sunflowers attract human visitors as well as pollinators
‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to Waubaushene’s invasive species

‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to Waubaushene’s invasive species

'It is an invasive species, and what it does is it smothers out other plants and aquatic wildlife, including fish habitat,' says township councillor
Deadline extended for law scholarship applications

Deadline extended for law scholarship applications

The deadline has been moved to Oct. 15
New dog grooming salon coming to south-end Barrie

New dog grooming salon coming to south-end Barrie

PawLished Pets Grooming to host ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon on Huronia Road
Barrie residents could expect more Canada Day changes in the coming years

Barrie residents could expect more Canada Day changes in the coming years

'It’s so important that we don’t rest in our efforts to address the legacy and ongoing impacts of colonialism in this country,' says Coun. Keenan Aylwin, who's sponsoring the new motion
Four males assaulted during brawl in downtown Barrie alley

Four males assaulted during brawl in downtown Barrie alley

Barrie Police looking for witnesses after interaction between 'a large number of males' turned 'violent very, very quickly'