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Tim Hortons owners all smiles from Smile Cookie Campaign

Tim Hortons owners all smiles from Smile Cookie Campaign

Two local charities smiling too after receiving big donations
Erratic driving leads to drug charges

Erratic driving leads to drug charges

Two female youths made themselves known to police on Monday night after travelling at a high rate of speed in a residential area, then failing to stop for a stop sign and a red light.
It's Sam's park now

It's Sam's park now

Bayview Park has been officially renamed Sam Cancilla Park. An event to unveil the new name of the park took place Monday afternoon, with Mayor Jeff Lehman and members of the Cancilla family
Hey! Who stole Frosty?

Hey! Who stole Frosty?

On Saturday, November 14, a large snowman lawn decoration was reported stolen from the front of an address on Shaina Court, in the city of Barrie.
Arrest made in Mac's robberies

Arrest made in Mac's robberies

Police have arrested a 28-year-old Barrie male in connection to the robberies at Mac's Convenience storesĀ on Sunday night and early Monday morning
Keeping youth warm this winter

Keeping youth warm this winter

From the 5th to the 30th of November the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be collecting coats and winter apparel at our main office
Dr. Oz's Daily Tips: How to handle adult bullying

Dr. Oz's Daily Tips: How to handle adult bullying

Daily health tips from Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show, and Dr. Mike Roizen, who is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
Let's turn Barrie into Music City

Let's turn Barrie into Music City

Could the City of Barrie be Nashville North? The Central Ontario Music Council has a vision of downtown Barrie boasting live, original music and world-class artists at a variety of venues attracting world-class performers to the area.
Dermatologist charged with sexual assault. Police believe there are other victims

Dermatologist charged with sexual assault. Police believe there are other victims

On Friday, October 30, 2015, local Dermatologist Dr. Rodion Kunynetz was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault, in relation to incidents allegedly occurring in 1998 and 2011 involving female patients.
Town of Innisfil raises flag of France

Town of Innisfil raises flag of France

The Town of Innisfil is lowered its flags to half-mast at the town hall on Innisfil Beach Road on Monday Nov. 16, 2015, to honour all those who were killed or injured in the attacks in Paris last Friday.