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Simcoe County's neighbour stickhandles logistics of using arenas for mass vaccinations

Simcoe County's neighbour stickhandles logistics of using arenas for mass vaccinations

While still dependent on an ample supply of vaccine doses, hockey hub model could see up to 4,500 vaccinated per day
BIA chairman apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments about SCS users

BIA chairman apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments about SCS users

At a board meeting last September, former mayor said supervised consumption site users were 'not a productive, contributing citizen'
Daters optimistic about finding love despite COVID keeping them apart

Daters optimistic about finding love despite COVID keeping them apart

Online apps see spike in use, but local users say dates are few and far between; 'As human beings, we need connections. There are a million ways to do it,' says matchmaker
REMEMBER THIS: Turnkeys and jail breakers: Part Two

REMEMBER THIS: Turnkeys and jail breakers: Part Two

In this week's Remember This, a trio of criminals attack the guard as well as the jail governor and his wife before a daring high-speed chase
Province reporting 1,300 confirmed new cases of COVID-19 today

Province reporting 1,300 confirmed new cases of COVID-19 today

.According to Public Health Ontario, there were 19 more deaths related to the coronavirus during the past 24 hours
Giant snowman in Tiny brings joy to the young, young at heart

Giant snowman in Tiny brings joy to the young, young at heart

Faria family inspired by 17-footer on Frost Trail in Barrie; 'This is bigger than the one in Barrie. I made sure of that since we were doing all that work'
'We have a bright future at the airport,' says board member

'We have a bright future at the airport,' says board member

Airport expansion project expected to cost just over $6 million
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Each day provides its own gifts.
New documentary films showcase history of Blue Mountain

New documentary films showcase history of Blue Mountain

The Craigleith Heritage Depot Museum will be premiering two new documentaries this Saturday, Feb. 13
Get ready to slip and slide the rest of the winter away

Get ready to slip and slide the rest of the winter away

Area ski operators preparing hills for Tuesday's reopening