Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
'I'll die. I know I will': Homeless community struggling to survive deep freeze
Reporter visits local encampment to see how people are getting through these frigid days and nights; 'there’s no surviving out here, not unless you build a house,' says one man.
COLUMN: It's time for Ontario to mandate winter tires
Relying on road salt to pave way for safe conditions isn't sustainable, columnist says.
Minesing couple 'extremely grateful' after community helps free trapped pup
'I was terrified (the container) would smack down and kill him. Nobody could guarantee me that wouldn’t happen, so it was just really, really tense,' owner says.
THEN AND NOW: Romper Room host, magic mirror delighted local kids
Lois Welsman had young viewers on the edge of their seats when show debuted on Barrie's CKVR in 1960.
Barrie man gets 3 years for vicious assault on terminally ill partner
Court hears woman woke up to find herself handcuffed to fixed object in Barrie home; she was then beaten with particle board wielded by Chandreka Ballmick.
Who hits the jackpot with possible casino move in Innisfil?
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment says it hopes to begin construction on new Reive Boulevard facility in 2025 or 2026.
'Slide of civil society': Barrie school trustee berated in vile voicemail
Anonymous man's expletive-filled tirade sent to Lisa-Marie Wilson calls her a 'useless, mouthy, f***ing crackhead'.
