Rooted

For almost four decades, Will Dwyer has pounded the pavement in support of Terry Fox Foundation cancer research; he recently reached the million-dollar mark

Fire prevention officer Jeff Holmyard has recently retired after 29 years with Barrie Fire and Emergency Service

'We have two different people with different skill sets and knowledge and abilities that are a perfect blend here,' police chief says of department's civilian communications duo

'My job as a coach is to win, but it’s also to develop these kids so they can make the next steps, whatever those steps are and however far they can go,' says former NHLer and Barrie native who will coach the new Collingwood Colts Junior 'A' team

'It's amazing to watch (children and adults) learn about the animals and about growing things and harvesting things,' says farmer in this week's Rooted feature

'Councils are like a school classroom. You don’t choose your students; you try to get the best from each and every one of them'

Well-known figure talks about the music business, his time as an urban planner, democracy, nature and even quotes Shakespeare

Communities in Bloom national judges touring Barrie this week, and Janis Hamilton is more than happy to share her hard work

Former GE building on Bradford Street, now known as the Barrie by the Bay Commercial Centre, home to several community organziations

'They’re our friends. They stop in to see us to make sure everything is OK,' says downtown merchant of police patrolling the area