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York-Simcoe Express heading to prestigious international tourney

York-Simcoe Express heading to prestigious international tourney

U13 squad fundraising to compete in 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' in Quebec City
Ex-Argo helps aspiring athletes get a kick out of training

Ex-Argo helps aspiring athletes get a kick out of training

'It doesn’t get any better than these guys. They are both going to be future pros,' says CFL Hall of Fame punter Hank Ilesic
LETTER: Ford government 'at war with the environment'

LETTER: Ford government 'at war with the environment'

If province continues down this path, 'the environment is in imminent danger of calamity,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Lake Simcoe Ice Co. blocked the market in late 1800s

COLUMN: Lake Simcoe Ice Co. blocked the market in late 1800s

Lake Simcoe Ice Company was a growing business until the early years of the 20th century, cutting chunks of ice from frozen surface
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Snowfall could bring up to 10 cm to Barrie this Sunday

Snowfall could bring up to 10 cm to Barrie this Sunday

Environment Canada issues weather travel advisory for tonight, as local snowfall can reduce visibility and cause slippery road conditions
Advocates push for more Black grad coaches at county schools

Advocates push for more Black grad coaches at county schools

‘We would like it noted that a lack of action is upholding systematic racism,’ says Parents Against Racism – Simcoe County representative during Nov. 30 delegation
'A Night of Ho-Ho-Hope' on the menu at Orillia legion Dec. 10

'A Night of Ho-Ho-Hope' on the menu at Orillia legion Dec. 10

The $20 entry ticket includes free pizza and a cash bar; Net proceeds go to the Sharing Place Food Centre in Orillia
Bravado Show Choir tuning up for Christmas concert

Bravado Show Choir tuning up for Christmas concert

Group's 26th holiday show will take place Dec. 9 and 10
'Aligned' city council sets course for next four years

'Aligned' city council sets course for next four years

Affordability, community safety among priorities identified for 2022-26 term of council