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High school ball takes over Barrie sports complex (12 photos)

High school ball takes over Barrie sports complex (12 photos)

Barrie students advance to Canada-Wide Science Fair

Barrie students advance to Canada-Wide Science Fair

Local group from Simcoe County heading to national event in Ottawa includes students from Bear Creek and Barrie North
Boy turns in cash found 'scattered' along area trail

Boy turns in cash found 'scattered' along area trail

South Simcoe police searching for owner of the money; child and his mother were riding scooters Saturday when they came across large sum
Barrie's culture master plan will draw on public art strategy

Barrie's culture master plan will draw on public art strategy

'As Barrie continues to grow and diversify, we think it is the perfect time to build out plans that support the community's arts sector,' says official
'Stars aligned': New grocery store in the bag for downtown Barrie

'Stars aligned': New grocery store in the bag for downtown Barrie

Adam Kennedy says he wants family-owned grocery store at Collier Centre to hearken back to the old days where employees 'knew you by name'
New details emerge for Sea Cadets, sports field at waterfront

New details emerge for Sea Cadets, sports field at waterfront

'I do not understand why it is necessary to despoil this natural area for a sports facility when Barrie already has a large athletic complex off Nursery Road,' says resident
Don't forget your beloved pets when preparing for emergencies

Don't forget your beloved pets when preparing for emergencies

'Pets are a big part of people’s family, and they have emergency needs as well,' says local fire chief
Victim of 2022 Legionella outbreak in Orillia 'not the same'

Victim of 2022 Legionella outbreak in Orillia 'not the same'

'I certainly was energetic and ambitious and always on the go before, but I’m not so much anymore,' says 75-year-old woman who wants to hear from others
You've got mail news: Stamp price hike takes effect today

You've got mail news: Stamp price hike takes effect today

The price of a single domestic stamp is now $1.15, up from $1.07
Centennial Cup field finalized, Collingwood Blues to play Calgary

Centennial Cup field finalized, Collingwood Blues to play Calgary

The 10-team field that will compete in the 2024 Centennial Cup, taking place in Oakville starting Thursday, has now been set.