Skip to content

Local News

<b>LETTER:</b> Jury still out on EVs, efficiency and performance

LETTER: Jury still out on EVs, efficiency and performance

'People need to do their own research based on their needs and their concern for the environment,' says letter writer
'Forward-thinking plan' on Lockhart Rd. gets closer look tonight

'Forward-thinking plan' on Lockhart Rd. gets closer look tonight

Residential proposal on 60-acre parcel of land includes 194 single-family houses, 118 semi-detached homes and 147 townhouses
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Facebook groups among top dogs at finding missing pets

Facebook groups among top dogs at finding missing pets

One Barrie-area group boasts more than 14,000 followers and another has 6,400, so there's plenty of eyes and ears out in the community
Soldiers' Memorial, Lakehead see 'value' in formal partnership

Soldiers' Memorial, Lakehead see 'value' in formal partnership

'This is an opportunity for us to really go the next step in making a difference in the economic, social, health, and well-being of the community,' says Lakehead official
Grey Highlands plans to honour former NHLer Chris Neil

Grey Highlands plans to honour former NHLer Chris Neil

Rough-and-tumble forward from Flesherton played more than 1,000 games, all with the Ottawa Senators
Independent review of Collingwood hospital ER staffing underway

Independent review of Collingwood hospital ER staffing underway

Ontario Nurses' Association and Collingwood General and Marine Hospital will be in hearings this week for a review of 'issues in the hospital's emergency department' raised by the nurses working there
Cross-country skiers shine at nationals in Thunder Bay

Cross-country skiers shine at nationals in Thunder Bay

'I’m so happy with our result, considering we were the youngest team starting the race today,' says Team Hardwood skier
Greenbelt group pleased with federal intervention, more studies

Greenbelt group pleased with federal intervention, more studies

'We will keep pushing with our supporters to protect our communities and public health,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition
Freighter staying in Midland harbour little longer for repairs

Freighter staying in Midland harbour little longer for repairs

CCGS Samuel Risley, which had been breaking up the ice in Midland harbour, is now en route to Sault Ste. Marie for other missions