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THEN & NOW: Barrie Milling Co.

THEN & NOW: Barrie Milling Co.

Hints of the mill’s former life can still be seen in the painted-over brickwork at the front of the building, as well as in the old windows and possible loading docks at the back
There are 137 new COVID cases in Ontario today; 4 deaths reported

There are 137 new COVID cases in Ontario today; 4 deaths reported

The number of new cases is remaining relatively consistent; More than 26,000 tests were completed in Ontario over the last 24 hours
From boredom to business ventures: Innisfil teens make use of time in quarantine

From boredom to business ventures: Innisfil teens make use of time in quarantine

Making custom jewelry is not only a way to fight the pandemic blues, but a new business venture for young Innisfil residents
Backyard Birding: The classic, dependable, suburban sparrows

Backyard Birding: The classic, dependable, suburban sparrows

Collingwood bird-watcher Jon Vopni shares photos and observations of a few different sparrows that frequent his backyard oasis
Area cycling route becomes travelling experience (15 photos)

Area cycling route becomes travelling experience (15 photos)

This 60-km loop from Orillia through Oro-Medonte and Severn and back to Orillia is a surprisingly interesting route with lots to see and do
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Make today amazing
Bradford community mourns death of Coun. Gary Baynes (16 photos)

Bradford community mourns death of Coun. Gary Baynes (16 photos)

Bradford community remembers Ward 2 Councillor Gary Baynes
For the first time in 25 years, a July in Collingwood without Elvis

For the first time in 25 years, a July in Collingwood without Elvis

'Who am I without Elvis?' Former Collingwood Elvis Festival organizer feels a void without her usual hectic July
Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference moves online

Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference moves online

Annual three-day event scheduled for Aug. 17-19
Stroud native turns passion for jewelry into boutique business

Stroud native turns passion for jewelry into boutique business

Her knack for tinkering with jewelry comes from her grandfather, who taught her how to fix watches and clocks