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Hydro One preparing for wind-related outages Saturday in Ontario

Hydro One preparing for wind-related outages Saturday in Ontario

People encouraged to be ready for possible extended power outage and have an emergency kit on hand
Ford denies government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes

Ford denies government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes

Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner asked province's integrity commissioner earlier this week to investigate
City seeks residents' feedback ahead of budget talks

City seeks residents' feedback ahead of budget talks

Budget allocator tool allows residents to share their priorities ahead of upcoming deliberations
COVID outbreak declared on RVH's specialized seniors care unit

COVID outbreak declared on RVH's specialized seniors care unit

Barrie hospital says four patients have tested positive and have been isolated; Admissions to the unit on hold and visitors not permitted
Woman charged with impaired following south-end pedestrian crash

Woman charged with impaired following south-end pedestrian crash

Two of the victims were airlifted to Toronto-area trauma centre, one of whom suffered serious, life-threatening injuries
LETTER: Ontario streamrolling over concerns about bypass, Bill 23

LETTER: Ontario streamrolling over concerns about bypass, Bill 23

Majority of public wants government to protect farmlands, significant wetlands, greenspace, lakes and rivers and, mostly, human health, letter writer says
Up to 80 km/h winds expected through Saturday: Environment Canada

Up to 80 km/h winds expected through Saturday: Environment Canada

A north to south oriented cold front is expected to track east across the region on Saturday, Environment Canada says
COLUMN: Is it still 'art' with artificial intelligence?

COLUMN: Is it still 'art' with artificial intelligence?

'Using this new technology has been a wildly entertaining rabbit hole I've fallen into, and it can be addictive for some who have a bit of time and an endless imagination,' writes Kevin Lamb
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Multiple’ pedestrians injured in crash near Sadlon Arena (update)

'Multiple’ pedestrians injured in crash near Sadlon Arena (update)

Several people were taken to hospital, says police official; Crash happened prior to tonight’s Barrie Colts game