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Rovers FC kicks off soccer season on winning note

Rovers FC kicks off soccer season on winning note

Jevontae Layne nets first goal with local team in win over Waterloo
Cundles East apartment project not winning over some residents

Cundles East apartment project not winning over some residents

'To me, the City of Barrie’s entire public consultation process has been a waste of effort,' says Ward 3 resident; Matter on tonight's council agenda
Weekend shows at Casino Rama postponed due to cyber attack

Weekend shows at Casino Rama postponed due to cyber attack

Casino Rama has been shut down since Sunday afternoon; 'At this time, we do not expect changes to any concerts scheduled for after April 22,' official says
Two Barrie men charged Tuesday with impaired driving

Two Barrie men charged Tuesday with impaired driving

Police say both drivers had around three times the legal limit of alcohol; Incidents occurred on Farmingdale Crescent, St. Vincent Street
Barrie police cruiser damaged by alleged impaired driver

Barrie police cruiser damaged by alleged impaired driver

Crash happened around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, on Ferndale Drive near Ardagh Road; No injuries reported
FAIR COMMENT: Talks around cultural hub ready for closeup

FAIR COMMENT: Talks around cultural hub ready for closeup

Open houses scheduled for today and tomorrow at Peggy Hill Team Community Centre to discuss possible plans for arts facility
‘Devil in the details’ with new education bill, says trustee

‘Devil in the details’ with new education bill, says trustee

‘Much of what was announced is already taking place in Simcoe County,’ says Simcoe County public board chair
Bravado bringing Show of Shows to Georgian Theatre

Bravado bringing Show of Shows to Georgian Theatre

Production will include 'tight choral harmonies, dynamic choreography, and more than a few laughs'
Invasive species as costly to economy as natural disasters: study

Invasive species as costly to economy as natural disasters: study

Community members can prevent the spread of invasive species by fully cleaning vehicles, gear, clothing, and footwear when they are out in nature
LETTER: Family's ties to Barrie fairgrounds run deep

LETTER: Family's ties to Barrie fairgrounds run deep

Letter writer says her grandfather, James Hubbert, was last person to own the property; She proposes family name be used on development