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The dark, hidden world of a first-responder

The dark, hidden world of a first-responder

‘I remember being one of those young kids who wanted to save the world,’ says former Simcoe County paramedic, now on leave for post-traumatic stress disorder; Paramedic chief acknowledges past inadequacies of dealing with mental-health issues within the service
Lundy starts with a dream, finds a career

Lundy starts with a dream, finds a career

'I had found my niche and I have never looked back. I still love my job,' says Lisa Lundy, who arrived at Georgian College in 1980 and hasn't looked back
Do you recognize this person?

Do you recognize this person?

Barrie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following a theft of a bicycle at a Bayfield Street grocery store on Sept. 5
Police offer tips for a safe Halloween

Police offer tips for a safe Halloween

Ensure your vehicle's lights are on and working properly and keep a watchful eye for little ghosts and goblins!
OPP officer charged following collision with cyclist

OPP officer charged following collision with cyclist

Northbound OPP vehicle was turning into commercial parking lot when incident occurred in Bracebridge, police say
Snow could be on the way late tonight!

Snow could be on the way late tonight!

Rain may change over to snow overnight before tapering off Friday
BIA's Randy Aylwin says he stands for 'ethics and following rules'

BIA's Randy Aylwin says he stands for 'ethics and following rules'

'I think this is just natural evolution in a city that is growing the way we are,' downtown businessman says regarding several resignations from the BIA board in recent weeks
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Rainy and windy today
This weekend's cannabis trade show in Orillia postponed

This weekend's cannabis trade show in Orillia postponed

Legalization of edible products leads organizers to hold off until April
As you get ready for Halloween, consider these helpful tips

As you get ready for Halloween, consider these helpful tips

Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs offers advice on costumes, parties, trick-or-treating and decorations just in time for Halloween