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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Hwy. 400 closing overnight in Barrie for Sunnidale Rd. bridge work

Hwy. 400 closing overnight in Barrie for Sunnidale Rd. bridge work

MTO says northbound and southbound lanes will be closed at Dunlop and Bayfield exits from 10 p.m., Saturday until 8 a.m., Sunday
Details emerge about Barrie dentist's drug use after losing licence

Details emerge about Barrie dentist's drug use after losing licence

Among its findings, college says Adam Chapnick self-administered nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation after work hours 'for non-dental, recreational purposes'
Counting down to the Leacock Medal Gala Weekend

Counting down to the Leacock Medal Gala Weekend

Finalists this year are Wayne Johnston, Susan Juby and Zarqa Nawaz, with gala event set for Sept. 15 and 16
Tattoo artists hope to tell story with their work at Barrie expo

Tattoo artists hope to tell story with their work at Barrie expo

Inked Circus Tattoo Expo on this weekend at Eastview Arena
Musician bringing contemporary folk to Coulson Church

Musician bringing contemporary folk to Coulson Church

Allison Lupton will be joined by Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth for Aug. 27 concert
'Big toll': Orillia hit-and-run victim recovering in hospital

'Big toll': Orillia hit-and-run victim recovering in hospital

'It seemed like the driver was either attacking me or my dog,' says victim of Aug. 10 incident on Mary Street
Australian outback to James Bay: Vet goes the distance for pets

Australian outback to James Bay: Vet goes the distance for pets

'I really love the concept of helping animals that come to the shelter, helping people who have needs for accessible vet care, and I really love community medicine,' says Dr. Stephanie Dam, who started as the Georgian Triangle Humane Society vet in February 2023
PLAYING FIELD: What lies ahead for National Pines?

PLAYING FIELD: What lies ahead for National Pines?

ClubLink, which operates the Innisfil course, is nearing the end of its long-term lease and has not indicated whether it plans to renew it, says sports columnist
Affordable housing target to be hit at Yonge St. project

Affordable housing target to be hit at Yonge St. project

'They are committing to hitting their 10 per cent of affordable housing target … That number is 25 units,' says Coun. Sergio Morales