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Driver clocked at 200 km/h on Hwy. 401 charged with impaired

Driver clocked at 200 km/h on Hwy. 401 charged with impaired

Video shows driver ignoring police vehicle with lights on, prior to being stopped and charged with dangerous driving, stunt driving, impaired driving
LETTER: Ford's Bill 165 would be bad for environment

LETTER: Ford's Bill 165 would be bad for environment

'Our premier seems to think that there is a substantial future in Ontario for much more use of ‘fossil’ gas,' says letter writer
Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Barrie area

Troy Foltz, 30, wanted on Canada-wide warrant
COLUMN: 'New threat' could erase First Nations community

COLUMN: 'New threat' could erase First Nations community

Bill C-53 would 'allow the Métis Nation to lay claim to the very hunting and fishing territories the feds acknowledged we had been wrongly removed from using'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
New shop brings 'simple joys' of thrifting to Innisfil

New shop brings 'simple joys' of thrifting to Innisfil

Julianna’s Thrift Shop opened along Yonge Street in the Churchill community in March
Rotary's Daily Cash Lottery raises 'phenomenal' $104K for groups

Rotary's Daily Cash Lottery raises 'phenomenal' $104K for groups

Money raised supports local charities, not-for-profit organizations and Rotary International projects around the globe
With trails closed until May, OPP charging off-road vehicle riders

With trails closed until May, OPP charging off-road vehicle riders

Provincial police have laid 24 charges since April 12, with Simcoe County trails still being assessed for hazards
'Iconic' Orillia street renamed in honour of Gordon Lightfoot

'Iconic' Orillia street renamed in honour of Gordon Lightfoot

'With this renaming, we honour not just a local icon, but a global ambassador of Orillia whose melodies continue to resonate with audiences worldwide,' says mayor
Lakehead teams with towns, county during innovation week

Lakehead teams with towns, county during innovation week

April 30 to May 2 event aims to help South Simcoe entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality