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Artist creates gallery of sorts in his outdoor garden

Artist creates gallery of sorts in his outdoor garden

'The part that has changed is access to venues where you can show your work,' says Tiny artist
Local non-profits struggling amid shifting pandemic landscape

Local non-profits struggling amid shifting pandemic landscape

Pandemic has led to cancellation of many critical fundraisers; 'How do you plan for something when everything is changing so dramatically,' official asks
REMEMBER THIS: Names for Freedom (5 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: Names for Freedom (5 photos)

Simcoe county's first-ever probated will was for a black man and former slave with no last name
Ontario confirms 148 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 148 new COVID cases today

This is the highest number of new cases reported in a single day since July 24
Catholic board delays school start date

Catholic board delays school start date

Catholic students won't start going back to school until Sept. 10, and will still follow a staggered start
Hibbert Cup softball tournament helps Epilepsy Simcoe County

Hibbert Cup softball tournament helps Epilepsy Simcoe County

Sept. 19 event at at Tree Nursery Sports Park in Midhurst is held in memory of Jesse Hibbert, who died of a seizure in his sleep
Students, teacher revel in the joy of outdoor yoga

Students, teacher revel in the joy of outdoor yoga

'It’s lovely to be able to look up at the sky; I’m so grateful that Sue is doing this for us,' says participant of popular program
Good Morning, Barrie!

Good Morning, Barrie!

Stop and smell the roses!
Community Living warns local developer is creating 'social ghetto'

Community Living warns local developer is creating 'social ghetto'

Letter from Community Living Ontario warns of creating a 'social ghetto' that is a 'band-aid solution that doesn’t actually address people’s real needs'
Catch the Ace and raise money for the David Busby Centre

Catch the Ace and raise money for the David Busby Centre

Local organization hoping to raise money to replace its vital outreach van that was taken off the road last week due to safety issues