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Union Duke bringing 'foot-stomping folk-rock' to Mariposa

Union Duke bringing 'foot-stomping folk-rock' to Mariposa

Joining Union Duke at Mariposa in Concert event at St. Paul's Centre will be James Gray and Josh Kvasnak
Imprisoned pedophile, dangerous offender denied parole

Imprisoned pedophile, dangerous offender denied parole

'You are still working on why you went from being abused to the predatory sexual abuse of your offending,' wrote parole board panel about Shayne Lund
Local bars ready for big day as Super Bowl weekend arrives

Local bars ready for big day as Super Bowl weekend arrives

Bars started seeing increased business days before the big game; 'Even people who aren’t into football get into the Super Bowl'
SCENE SETTER: Visual artist, Tarantula Tapes intertwined

SCENE SETTER: Visual artist, Tarantula Tapes intertwined

Casey Cuff and Core Bee will provide musical soundtrack to Sean-William Dawson's retrospective exhibition at Georgian College
REMEMBER THIS: The gardener arrives at Abbeyleix (Part 3)

REMEMBER THIS: The gardener arrives at Abbeyleix (Part 3)

Gamekeepers, deer stalkers, chauffeurs, domestic servants, butlers, nannies and cooks are the stuff of British period dramas, but they were once an integral real-life part of keeping moneyed people comfortable
'Show the love': Bayside Mission needs help providing hot meals

'Show the love': Bayside Mission needs help providing hot meals

Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission Centre's goal for February is to have 15,000 meals sponsored by businesses and organizations
GARDENING: Winter doesn't mean time off

GARDENING: Winter doesn't mean time off

You can start propagating some stem cuttings, and planting slow-germinating seeds this month
Coldest Night of the Year looks to raise $80K for youth in need

Coldest Night of the Year looks to raise $80K for youth in need

'Housing, especially affordable housing, is still an issue for anyone who is a paycheque away from becoming homeless,' says Lucy Gowers
COLUMN: Fertility once propelled growth in population

COLUMN: Fertility once propelled growth in population

'Be it your story, your parents' story or your grandparents' story, all these stories document our incredible mosaic,' says history columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices