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Sub, coffee shop closes on Tiffin St.

Sub, coffee shop closes on Tiffin St.

The building, which included both a Mr. Sub and a Country Style, closed permanently on Boxing Day
BEHIND THE SCENES: 'Van life' an unconventional housing solution that works

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'Van life' an unconventional housing solution that works

Faced with increasingly difficult rental situations, an Orillia woman has found a workaround
Cattails at Bear Creek Eco Park cause concern for nature lover

Cattails at Bear Creek Eco Park cause concern for nature lover

With Ferndale Drive park being zoned environmental protection, city official says 'the area is left to evolve through natural processes'
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Up to 10 cm of snow possible by Tuesday afternoon

Up to 10 cm of snow possible by Tuesday afternoon

Environment Canada issued winter weather travel advisory for Tuesday morning and afternoon; visibility will be reduced in heavy snow
No regulatory body for privately owned, infested guest house: County

No regulatory body for privately owned, infested guest house: County

'These facilities most often house a combination of individuals who are subsidized by the county as well as private renters/leasers who interact with the landlord directly,' says official
Dream Gap Tour leaves Collingwood after weekend of pro hockey

Dream Gap Tour leaves Collingwood after weekend of pro hockey

There were 80 women on the ice at Eddie Bush Arena, half of whom played in the Olympics; Tour's next leg includes stop in Barrie on Feb. 11
Innisfil native rides point streak to OHL player-of-the-week nod

Innisfil native rides point streak to OHL player-of-the-week nod

Mississauga's James Hardie, 21, currently sits eighth in OHL points with 57 through 41 games this season
Construction worker seriously injured at Oro-Medonte work site

Construction worker seriously injured at Oro-Medonte work site

Oro-Medonte fire chief says worker was knocked unconscious after being hit by piece of equipment
Body of missing snowmobiler recovered from Six Mile Lake: OPP

Body of missing snowmobiler recovered from Six Mile Lake: OPP

Provincial police say deceased person has been identified as 59-year-old Scarborough man