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Tegan and Sara, Feist, Rufus Wainwright coming to Mariposa

Tegan and Sara, Feist, Rufus Wainwright coming to Mariposa

This summer's folk festival lineup also includes KT Tunstall, Rural Alberta Advantage, Jeremy Dutcher and more
'Major issue': Local victim services warn of human trafficking

'Major issue': Local victim services warn of human trafficking

'To give people knowledge of what is happening can create support. Not only sex trafficking, but labour trafficking as well is something we see in this area,' said official
Welcome to The Trillium, your go-to source for Ontario politics

Welcome to The Trillium, your go-to source for Ontario politics

Village Media has expanded to Queen’s Park, where our talented team of journalists will cover every angle of provincial politics, policy — and personalities
OUTDOORS: Winter interrupted leaves wildlife perplexed

OUTDOORS: Winter interrupted leaves wildlife perplexed

Wildlife have three options: to migrate, hibernate or adapt and in some cases, they are being forced to choose all three at different times as winter evolves
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Winter storm possible Wednesday night: Environment Canada

Winter storm possible Wednesday night: Environment Canada

A Colorado low is expected to bring a wintry mix of snow and ice pellets to much of southern Ontario. Precipitation may fall heavily at times leading to hazardous winter travel conditions and may also mix with freezing rain in some areas, Environment Canada says
Majesty of trumpeter swans testament to local volunteers

Majesty of trumpeter swans testament to local volunteers

'One person can make an enormous difference,' says local volunteer who jokes she has 'swanitis' after falling in love with the unique creatures
Cookstown Experience: Anything but 'business as usual'

Cookstown Experience: Anything but 'business as usual'

'This year's experience was made up of multiple promotions and events happening at local businesses throughout town,' says chamber of commerce board member
Police probe homicide, arson and knife-wielding man this weekend

Police probe homicide, arson and knife-wielding man this weekend

‘This is still a safe place to live and the recent calls don’t change that,’ says Barrie police official following busy 48 hours
Feel the need for speed on the water? The Flash has you covered

Feel the need for speed on the water? The Flash has you covered

Landmark Cruises bringing 45-passenger, all-aluminum, open-air speedboat to Midland harbour this summer