Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
BREAKING: Heavy police presence at Mapleview, Yonge for 'person in crisis'
'We are working to resolve it with the required and necessary resources being utilized,' says Barrie police official. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
'It will take as long as it takes': Barrie standoff passes 21st hour
'There is very little we can say due to the ongoing nature of what is taking place,' Barrie police official says of situation at Mapleview and Yonge. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
South-end Barrie standoff ends peacefully, man surrenders
All roads have now reopened around Mapleview and Yonge; GO train service resumes at Barrie South GO station. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Scammers may be trying to cash in on new texting scheme: police
'At this time of year, your money belongs with you and not with an opportunistic thief,' says Barrie police official. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Barrie's new speed cameras nabbing lead-foot drivers in a flash
Standard fines set out in the Highway Traffic Act are doubled in community safety zones. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Changes to Barrie’s curbside waste collection start in May
Changes will be rolled out over the next two years, including switch to automated cart collection in 2025. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Former Innisfil mayor warns of 'same ploy' in Barrie land talks
'They have a jaded idea of the unique impact they can have on developing commercial, industrial and employment land,' Barb Baguley says of Barrie. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
