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Affordable housing project on Rose St. gets go-ahead from county

Affordable housing project on Rose St. gets go-ahead from county

'It offers greater hope and stability for future residents,' Simcoe County warden says of 'incredible' $186M project in north-end Barrie
County planning for increase in child-care spaces, drop in costs

County planning for increase in child-care spaces, drop in costs

'That’s why we are all here. That’s our future generation out there,' says Bradford mayor
'Watchful eye': Barrie police offer home safety tips

'Watchful eye': Barrie police offer home safety tips

With the warm weather now here, city police provide advice to keep the community safe, including voluntary security camera program
Search continues for man who vanished 10 years ago today

Search continues for man who vanished 10 years ago today

Jon Riley, 46, left his mom a note saying he was going to Toronto for a few days; 'Investigators have found no evidence to confirm that he ever left the Meaford area,' says investigator
Registration for summer rec programs opens May 2

Registration for summer rec programs opens May 2

Registration for spring programs and summer camps has been open since March 7
Townhouses planned for Salem Rd. property

Townhouses planned for Salem Rd. property

Townhouses, built in six blocks, slated to be three storeys high; Public meeting set for this evening
City eyeing greenspace surrounding south-end development project

City eyeing greenspace surrounding south-end development project

'Between Salem and McKay (roads) there is far more natural heritage land than there is developable land, which is unheard of in most municipalities,' says ward councillor
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Colts' season comes to an end with heartbreaking Game 7 loss

Colts' season comes to an end with heartbreaking Game 7 loss

Barrie got into penalty trouble in the third period and it cost them dearly, giving up two goals as North Bay skated to a 3-1 win on home ice
BEHIND THE SCENES: Barrie boy takes charge of diabetic cat's care

BEHIND THE SCENES: Barrie boy takes charge of diabetic cat's care

BarrieToday reporter Kevin Lamb takes us behind the scenes