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Do you park in downtown Barrie? Some changes are coming Jan. 1!

Do you park in downtown Barrie? Some changes are coming Jan. 1!

'Parking in Barrie is on its way to becoming easier and more convenient,' notes release from municipality
Retail workers urge the public to keep their distance while holiday shopping amid COVID-19

Retail workers urge the public to keep their distance while holiday shopping amid COVID-19

Maintaining social distancing can be tricky in a packed store, but retail workers are stressing the importance of keeping the space
Some things to keep in mind before heading to RVH during the holidays

Some things to keep in mind before heading to RVH during the holidays

'We can’t stress enough that people need to be prepared and know how to access healthcare services during the holidays,' says RVH official
Something to chew on: What's the difference between rabbits and hares?

Something to chew on: What's the difference between rabbits and hares?

When it comes to telling these Lagomorphs apart, it's mainly in the teeth, outdoors columnist explains
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Find something good in the day today
Canadians invited to be part of solution in effective handling of radioactive waste

Canadians invited to be part of solution in effective handling of radioactive waste

Canadians can participate in the policy review engagement process online
Barrie residents getting into spirit of the season with light displays (12 photos)

Barrie residents getting into spirit of the season with light displays (12 photos)

All regions in Ontario to enter lockdown starting Christmas Eve: source

All regions in Ontario to enter lockdown starting Christmas Eve: source

The lockdown is expected to be in place for 28 days in many regions though the lockdown is expected to be two weeks in the north
Santa to bring cheer with local food from FreshSpoke

Santa to bring cheer with local food from FreshSpoke

Curbside orders of local food to be delivered to customers by Santa Claus
Suggested payout for former Oak Ridge patients 'perverse, obscene,' lawyer says

Suggested payout for former Oak Ridge patients 'perverse, obscene,' lawyer says

Patients subjected to experimental treatments seeking up to $75M in damages