Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
'This scares me': Berczy Park neighbours growing fed up with encampment
'I have had very scary interactions with those coming up from the side of my house from the park and using drugs on my driveway,' says frustrated homeowner. CLICK HERE FOR STORY
Berczy Park encampment dwellers ticketed by city, but not evicted
With shelter space being made available, municipal official says City of Barrie now in a position to enforce park bylaw’s prohibition on camping. CLICK HERE FOR STORY
Elmvale Farmers’ Market goes from brink of extinction to successful season
'We’re an agricultural community. How could we not have a market?' says township councillor. CLICK HERE FOR STORY
'Disorderly activity': Police probing unsanctioned car gathering on Grove St.
Barrie police say Tuesday's incident included revving engines and burnouts, sending smoke and strong odour of burnt rubber into the night air. CLICK HERE FOR STORY
Gallery: Carnival Barrie Latin festival bursts onto city waterfront (17 photos)
THEN AND NOW: Barrie Fair deeply rooted in community
Simcoe County Agricultural Society organized fairs in Barrie as early as 1840; last one held at Essa Road site in 2008 before moving out of the city. CLICK HERE FOR STORY
'Only the beginning': Local contractor sentenced to 3 years for fraud
This is a sixth conviction for fraud for Brechin contractor Scott Eisemann, who will be back in court later this month to face several more charges. CLICK HERE FOR STORY
