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Pickering flea market's closure leaves Innisfil antique mall owners devastated

Pickering flea market's closure leaves Innisfil antique mall owners devastated

Innisfil Antique Market owners Jackie and Henry Jones sublet space at the Pickering Markets, which is permanently closed and must vacate the space in 30 days
Transit hub could drive transformation of Allandale area

Transit hub could drive transformation of Allandale area

'I have this kind of vision where it’s the station district,' says city councillor of transit mobility hub
When it comes to COVID-19, 'because I said so,' doesn't cut it

When it comes to COVID-19, 'because I said so,' doesn't cut it

Our outdoors columnist provides concise answers to questions many are asking about the global pandemic
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Find something good in the day today
Lefroy post office adjusts hours due to staff issues

Lefroy post office adjusts hours due to staff issues

Post office temporarily opening one hour later and closing one hour earlier to deal with current staffing issues
Local woman's experience saving butterfly inspires children's book (9 photos)

Local woman's experience saving butterfly inspires children's book (9 photos)

Krista Storey took in monarch butterfly ravaged by parasite and gave it a wing transplant; 'He really wanted to fly. He wanted to live,' she says
Almost zero chance of zero tax hike: Barrie councillors

Almost zero chance of zero tax hike: Barrie councillors

'It’s possible, but is it responsible?' asks mayor; 'By definition 0% means we dig a bigger hole for next year'
LETTER: Amid COVID, let's not forget climate change threat

LETTER: Amid COVID, let's not forget climate change threat

'The loss of these lakes will turn our arctic circle into a wasteland and devastate the inhabiting wildlife,' reader says
Lakeside Retirement in outbreak after staff member tests positive for COVID

Lakeside Retirement in outbreak after staff member tests positive for COVID

A staff member at the Innisfil retirement residence has tested positive for the virus
Ontario reports 2,005 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,005 new COVID cases today

The province reported 18 deaths in today's update