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Missing Barrie woman located 'in good health' (update)

Missing Barrie woman located 'in good health' (update)

Janet Powers last seen at 10 p.m., Tuesday, at her Brucker Road home; Command post set up at Mapleview Community Church
LINX Transit returning to passenger fares July 2

LINX Transit returning to passenger fares July 2

Simcoe County is asking people to wear masks when using regional transit system
County-wide program diverts youth from the criminal court system

County-wide program diverts youth from the criminal court system

'This way is a much more community-based healing program that everyone benefits from,' says official from Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka
Provincial state of emergency extended until July 15

Provincial state of emergency extended until July 15

The Ontario Legislature approved the extension this morning
Ontario reports 163 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 163 new COVID-19 cases today

The province is reporting a 24 per cent drop in new cases compared to yesterday
One Barrie man dead, another in critical condition after Hwy. 9 crash near Newmarket

One Barrie man dead, another in critical condition after Hwy. 9 crash near Newmarket

The passenger in a Dodge Charger, a 20-year-old Barrie man, died at the scene, police say
Progress on south-end Barrie high school moving along

Progress on south-end Barrie high school moving along

Decision on the school’s name will be made in the fall
County selects Miller Waste for new collection contract

County selects Miller Waste for new collection contract

While details were revealed to the public Tuesday, the discussion to select the company’s proposal was made behind closed doors in April
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Make today amazing
50-plus townhouses proposed for city's south end off Little Ave.

50-plus townhouses proposed for city's south end off Little Ave.

Increased traffic, noise, preservation of trees and density among concerns raised by local residents