Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Former Barrie woman who murdered daughter dies in prison
Barrie native Gabe Batstone, the young girl's father, vows to continue seeking improvements in child protection. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
'Devastated' Barrie woman returns from holiday to learn dog's been rehomed
After leaving Cola with a relative, Cherylin Haus learned her two-year-old Lab/Boxer mix had been rehomed and is now apparently living on a hobby farm in Vasey. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY
Small dog snatched by coyote at Sunnidale Park, presumed eaten
Incident happened Tuesday morning; another coyote attack occurred Wednesday and involved two larger dogs. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Barrie-area tourism 'devastated' by lack of snow, says official
Tourism Barrie executive director estimates losses from unseasonably warm winter could be around $10 million. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Is Old Man Winter's absence putting snow business in peril?
'I'm concerned we may not be in business in five or 10 years time if these trends continue,' says local ice-hut operator. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
COLUMN: Barrie far down list of 'most livable cities'
'I find this very strange. Most of the people I know in Barrie and the surrounding area love living here and appreciate all the good things about the area,' says columnist. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Barrie teen clocked at 183 km/h on highway: OPP
Aurora OPP say 17-year-old has been charged with stunt driving after being pulled over at Highways 400 and 11. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
