Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Coyote snatches cat near Shear Park as Barrie sightings increase
'I yelled and tried to scare the coyote so it would drop the animal, but it would not, and I kept hearing terrifying shrieks and sounds,' says 'traumatized' resident.
Numbers show Barrie's ASE cameras putting the brakes on speeders
'My opinion on what looked at first to be a cash grab has now changed and I would agree that ... the cameras seem to be working,' says Barrie man.
Health unit closes Barrie condo whirlpool, cites Midland wing spot
Nautica Condominium at Barrie waterfront ordered to close its whirlpool/spa after routine inspection uncovered several infractions.
'Scary': Teen shot dead in interaction with police in Aurora
Shooting occurred when police responded to break-and-enter in progress at house in area of Bayview and St. John's on Wednesday night.
Pair arrested in provincewide mortgage scam discovered in Simcoe County
Collingwood OPP had investigated matter that appeared to be a civil dispute, only to uncover larger scheme with alleged victims across Ontario.
School board trustee banned from meetings for one month
Move marks second integrity commissioner investigation completed in the past two months concerning the conduct of New Tecumseth trustee Sarah Beitz.
Innisfil, Rama casino operator in big hole, rolling dice on private credit
Gateway Casinos seeks private market debt financing to raise $1.8-billion in cash.
