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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
'Supposed to be a safe space': Gun threat scares pupils, parents

'Supposed to be a safe space': Gun threat scares pupils, parents

'I feel scared and concerned that I can't protect my kids at school,' says parent of Bradford District High School student
Another highrise on the drawing board for downtown Barrie

Another highrise on the drawing board for downtown Barrie

Neighbourhood around Sophia, McDonald and Clapperton streets 'within the urban growth centre, which is an area where high density is appropriate,' says ward councillor
Canada Summer Jobs funding takes 'massive hit' in Barrie area

Canada Summer Jobs funding takes 'massive hit' in Barrie area

'The unfortunate thing, quite frankly, is we didn’t have any heads-up that it was going to be reduced,' says Shipley
EVERYTHING KING: March madness ... in more ways than one

EVERYTHING KING: March madness ... in more ways than one

It's about more than basketball, because March is a sneaky month; Wendy has a few ideas on how to avoid being fooled by the calendar
North-end Barrie family awakened by intruder in the home

North-end Barrie family awakened by intruder in the home

Incident happened shortly after 4 a.m., Monday, on Buggs Gate; Resident subdued man until officers arrived