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Rising electricity, among other costs, affecting business, says Chamber

Rising electricity, among other costs, affecting business, says Chamber

Nearly 3M Ontario workers are employed by small businesses, but the rising cost of doing business in the province is stunting growth
Force awakening at Heritage Park

Force awakening at Heritage Park

Bring a chair and enjoy a movie under the stars - the last of a summer series of flicks
No charges to be laid against officer, says Special Investigations Unit

No charges to be laid against officer, says Special Investigations Unit

The subject officer did not participate in SIU interview and did not provide a copy of his duty notes
Four charged following warrants on pot dispensaries

Four charged following warrants on pot dispensaries

Investigation is ongoing and detectives continue to comb through a large quantity of items seized from both locations
Driver charged after fatal roll-over

Driver charged after fatal roll-over

The single-vehicle collision occurred on August 15
Young school bus riders invited to climb on board

Young school bus riders invited to climb on board

With the new school year just a few days away, the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium is offering one more chance for first-time school bus riders an opportunity to see what its all about
Swimming Advisory at Centennial Beach

Swimming Advisory at Centennial Beach

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued an advisory warning for Barrie's Centennial Beach. A swimming advisory is a warning to swimmers, but it is not a beach closure
Big blast gives Barrie Baycats the series lead

Big blast gives Barrie Baycats the series lead

The Toronto Maple Leafs were on the receiving end of their own medicine last night at Coates Stadium.
Barrie's Littles need more Bigs

Barrie's Littles need more Bigs

"It's very rewarding when you see that smile"
Good morning Barrie!

Good morning Barrie!

August ends with yet another hot, muggy day