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School board offering coding, robotics club for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

School board offering coding, robotics club for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Five-week program will focus on providing students with ASD an opportunity to engage in social interactions and build friendships through a shared interest
'Health-care heroes' getting full spa treatment from Hand and Stone

'Health-care heroes' getting full spa treatment from Hand and Stone

'We hear their stress and pain in the media and if we could do something small to help, that’s what we wanted to do,' says owner
Simcoe County to celebrate Earth Day tomorrow

Simcoe County to celebrate Earth Day tomorrow

'Simcoe County is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and Earth Day serves as a reminder that we can all take small steps each day to support our environment,' says warden
Two more Barrie Transit workers test positive for COVID, bringing total to nine

Two more Barrie Transit workers test positive for COVID, bringing total to nine

Workplace outbreak was declared April 15 by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
31 Barrie residents among 101 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

31 Barrie residents among 101 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Just shy of 148,000 people in the region — or about 23% — have received their first dose of vaccine
New program creates Bright Spots to heighten safety in downtown Barrie

New program creates Bright Spots to heighten safety in downtown Barrie

Jasmine Botter's petition helped spark changes in city's core
This week in BarrieToday+: Bring the world to your door every month for a year!

This week in BarrieToday+: Bring the world to your door every month for a year!

Plus, if you've ever dreamed of being published for millions to see, now is your chance!
Health protocols lead to 'temporary reduction in frequency' on some Barrie Transit routes

Health protocols lead to 'temporary reduction in frequency' on some Barrie Transit routes

Routes 1, 6 and 100 are affected by the changes and will remain in effect until further notice, says city official
Over 30 tickets handed out by Barrie police in traffic 'hot spots'

Over 30 tickets handed out by Barrie police in traffic 'hot spots'

'We noticed an increase in complaints in these areas and have been monitoring them for a few days now,' says city police official
Human remains discovered in Huntsville woods: OPP

Human remains discovered in Huntsville woods: OPP

Police say the remains were found Monday morning near Millar Hill Road