Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Barrie bakery forced to toss desserts after fire at adjacent factory
'We could lose a lot of our customers,' says president of Pfalzgraf Patisserie, which has discarded 1,600 cakes during the cleanup process. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY
Barrie speed cameras on the move again at two new locations
While not yet operational, new sites will be eastbound on Cundles Road East at Livingstone Street, and southbound on Leacock Drive at Gibbon Drive. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Clapperton St. residents feel 'betrayed' by committee decision
'It is no surprise that community engagement and voter turnout is so poor, and public trust in all levels of government is dismal,' says downtown Barrie resident. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY
Man arrested in downtown Barrie, charged with attempted murder
City police say charges stem from March 28 incident on Collier Street where victim was hit on the head with blunt object. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Barrie, South Simcoe police may hold key to foiling auto thefts
'Hot-wiring or using a slim jim to get into a car, those days are gone,' says Barrie police chief; local police departments join forces to distribute 10,000 Faraday bags. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Cops called as LifeLabs technicians begin strike for better pay
'You’d think after COVID and all that there would be more respect, but there’s a lack of respect and I think that’s what we all feel — we don’t feel respected,' says OPSEU official. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY