Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Check out how things are going at downtown Barrie's new grocery store
'It’s been almost a dozen years (since there's been a downtown grocery store) and everyone is very receptive and very thankful,' says owner.
'I love it here': Minet's Point home could be casualty in city stormwater project
'My wife has just passed ... She loved this place. The only good thing about her passing is she won’t be here when it comes down,' says Brennan Avenue resident.
How could Barrie neighbourhood be built so close to known wetland?
'I just don’t think they looked at the big picture,' says Marta Crescent resident; neighbours reporting progress on consistently wet conditions.
Priest back in schools after sex-related charges withdrawn; parents unhappy
Police charged Father Neil Pereira in July 2023 with sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor; meeting held last night for parents to voice concerns.
Barrie man charged in $2.2M auto-theft scheme linked to dealership
Toronto police allege suspects purchased stolen vehicles from numbered companies using dealership funds before creating fictitious sales agreements.
Barrie trustee working out of province; colleagues ask if that's OK
Calling discussion at Simcoe County District School Board table on Oct. 23 ‘a witch-hunt,’ trustee Lisa-Marie Wilson says she informed chair of her one-year temporary move.
THEN AND NOW: Community's apathy over park turned into passion
When council moved to demolish pavilion at Bayview Park — now Sam Cancilla Park — residents weren't having it.
