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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia's $79M affordable housing project on time, under budget

Orillia's $79M affordable housing project on time, under budget

'To see it rise up out of the ground … there's going to be some people who are going to be very grateful to be in there,' said affordable housing committee chair
Police mum on Letitia Heights situation tonight

Police mum on Letitia Heights situation tonight

Barrie police seem to be focused on one house located on Browning Trail, near the intersection of Barrett Crescent
Georgian College hosting winter open house next weekend

Georgian College hosting winter open house next weekend

Microsoft Teams live event allows future students to learn about Georgian's 130-plus programs through virtual, interactive sessions
Model used at inquest to illustrate tragic events (VIDEO)

Model used at inquest to illustrate tragic events (VIDEO)

Coroner's jury makes no recommendations following two-day inquest, determining Michael Pridham's death in 2018 at Oro-Medonte job site was accidental
Barrie police adds 14 new recruits to rank and file

Barrie police adds 14 new recruits to rank and file

New officers will be out in the community as of Thursday when they join their front-line platoons, partnered with coach officer for 12 weeks
South Simcoe police hatch plans to help Bradford seniors

South Simcoe police hatch plans to help Bradford seniors

Officers celebrate man's 94th birthday and also help 77-year-old woman get out of the cold
'Warm feeling': Man marks half-century of weather watching today

'Warm feeling': Man marks half-century of weather watching today

John Dunsmore, 83, has been tracking temperatures and precipitation for Environment Canada from his Oro-Medonte home since Jan. 10, 1973
Colts make Quick addition to roster at trade deadline

Colts make Quick addition to roster at trade deadline

Barrie acquires Ethan Quick from Ottawa for seventh-round pick; 'Ethan was a player our scouting staff liked back in his U16 year,' says coach/GM
EVERYTHING KING: Sadly, new trends don't include pyjamas

EVERYTHING KING: Sadly, new trends don't include pyjamas

What's new for 2023? In this week's Everything King, Wendy runs down list of expected trends