Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Recycling facility fire sends plumes of smoke over Barrie
'There are a bunch of recycled cars on fire at this point, and we do have crews on scene,' says Barrie Fire official. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
Fire crews, employees battle massive blaze at recycling facility (11 photos)
'Smelled nasty': Fire at recycling plant continues as crews battle flaming metals
Smoke expected to linger for the rest of the day as crews fight the fire at All Ontario Recycling on Tiffin Street, near Highway 400. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
Boy, 14, stabbed in 'unprovoked' attack at Sunnidale Park: police
Youth sent to Toronto hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injury; suspect described as white male between 30 and 35 years old. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
Teen recovering from surgery after Sunnidale Park stabbing
'He’s in a lot of pain right now. He’s not his joking self at the moment. He kind of wants everyone to leave him alone,' says victim's mother. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
Barrie restaurateur's hunger strike enters Day 10 in fight against city hall
'I show good faith to everyone; no one shows me good faith. This is my last card. This is not a game anymore,' says Murtaza Eyup Hapapci. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
Downtown stabbing victim 'blown away' by community support
David Mac Donald and his dog, Gibson, were attacked by unknown assailant near Meridian Place on Aug. 6; suspect remains on the loose. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
