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Area man killed after vehicle struck by train in Brechin: OPP

Area man killed after vehicle struck by train in Brechin: OPP

Orillia OPP say two vehicles were struck by train at railway crossing on Highway 12 Sunday night; the investigation is ongoing
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: Here's the bills, big and small, that will be looked at in 2023

CANADA: Here's the bills, big and small, that will be looked at in 2023

House of Commons is still considering 54 proposed laws, 21 of which were brought forward by federal ministers
'Inspirational' nurses awarded highest palliative care certification

'Inspirational' nurses awarded highest palliative care certification

Carly Hoy, Christine Preston receive Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Certification. Since opening, Tomkins House staff have cared for more than 260 patients and their families
Bill 23 'eroding' protections we rely on, says watershed trust

Bill 23 'eroding' protections we rely on, says watershed trust

'Various aspects of Bill 23 are trying to chew away at the edges of our protections of wetlands and endangered species,' says Blue Mountain Watershed Trust official
Mother Teresa doc returns to Barrie theatres in January

Mother Teresa doc returns to Barrie theatres in January

Mother Teresa: No Greater Love will be screened Jan. 22 and 23
Those extra Christmas cards could put smiles on soldiers' faces

Those extra Christmas cards could put smiles on soldiers' faces

Aurora couple enlists help from Optimist Club of Barrie for campaign; 'The senders are blessed and so is the receiver'
YEAR IN REVIEW: 'Comedy gold': Barrie officer takes on turkey (VIDEO)

YEAR IN REVIEW: 'Comedy gold': Barrie officer takes on turkey (VIDEO)

Barrie man captures 'true urban turkey' playing Russian Roulette with passing cars on Letitia Street
OWEN: Christmas is for the birds

OWEN: Christmas is for the birds

CollingwoodToday reporter reflects on the specific Christmas ornaments that adorn her tree, and what they represent
MCGRATH-GOUDIE: Charity reliance not a gift to celebrate

MCGRATH-GOUDIE: Charity reliance not a gift to celebrate

'When I look at our traditions, and how the current times make them difficult to uphold, I can’t help but feel something’s amiss,' notes OrilliaMatters reporter