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RVH approves 8th consecutive balanced budget

RVH approves 8th consecutive balanced budget

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) Board of Directors has approved its 2017-’18 operating plan which will enable RVH to achieve its eighth consecutive balanced
County approves throwing woodlot to the pigs

County approves throwing woodlot to the pigs

'Pigs are very destructive' warns one area mayor
Hazmat-suited firefighters check on spill

Hazmat-suited firefighters check on spill

Barrie Fire Services personnel donned protective suits as a precaution. Spilled sodium hypochloride not considered dangerous
Ten projects where Barrie is pouring its capital cash

Ten projects where Barrie is pouring its capital cash

Barrie’s $112-million capital budget includes an array of road upgrades, building fixes and new truck and equipment purchases. Read on to find out what will be happening once winter's over and construction season arrives.
Snow squall watch in effect for Barrie and area

Snow squall watch in effect for Barrie and area

Snowfall amounts of 15 cm per 12 hours possible tomorrow
Double murder victims stabbed to death: Police

Double murder victims stabbed to death: Police

Autopsy results released
22 RVH jobs at risk, say PCs

22 RVH jobs at risk, say PCs

Hospital's $4.4 million shortfall is the Liberals' fault, they charge
Today's winter control update

Today's winter control update

More snow may be in driveways because yesterday plows were only able to do a single pass due to parked cars on some streets
Everything King: Yes, I still like Valentine's Day

Everything King: Yes, I still like Valentine's Day

Despite being on the receiving end of some less-than-romantic gestures over the years
Barrie's delay in widening Essa leaves developer out in the cold

Barrie's delay in widening Essa leaves developer out in the cold

Delaying widening Essa Road will stall a development that will boost the housing supply and offer more affordable options, says developer