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LETTER: Tec-We-Gwill hall 'very vibrant' part of community

LETTER: Tec-We-Gwill hall 'very vibrant' part of community

'Maybe the councillor who thinks the Newton Robinson hall is a cash cow needs to attend some of the events held there,' says letter writer
'Eye-opening': Page program piques pupil's political interest

'Eye-opening': Page program piques pupil's political interest

Liyao Yin recently served as legislative page at Queen's Park; 'It was interesting watching our personal future being debated right in front of us'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Colts draw first blood in North Bay with OT win

Colts draw first blood in North Bay with OT win

Barrie defenceman Josh Kavanagh scored the game-winning goal just 1:49 into extra time to take Game 1
Another large grass fire sparks fire ban in Oro-Medonte

Another large grass fire sparks fire ban in Oro-Medonte

A fire in a brush area of Line 5 South is the second large fire in the township this week
Double talk: Metrolinx outlines future for second set of tracks

Double talk: Metrolinx outlines future for second set of tracks

Details around timing of years-long project remain unclear, but transit official says 'our aim is to make GO rail competitive with car driving'
Nottawasaga OPP seeks volunteers for auxiliary program

Nottawasaga OPP seeks volunteers for auxiliary program

Duties may include patrols with regular members and assisting with community events, seat belt clinics, RIDE initiatives, safety displays, presentations, victim assistance and ceremonial duties
Conservation authority looking for 'environmental heroes'

Conservation authority looking for 'environmental heroes'

One year ago, 23 individuals and groups across the Lake Simcoe watershed were recognized for wide range of activities
For $1.2M, you could be king or queen of area castle

For $1.2M, you could be king or queen of area castle

Midland's former Castle Village and Enchanted Kingdom could be turned into brewery, restaurant or events hall, real estate listing suggests
Miller Dr. closed again Saturday for sewer repairs

Miller Dr. closed again Saturday for sewer repairs

West-end street will be closed tentatively from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., between Dunlop Street and Sproule Drive