Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Vehicles damaged by concrete 'leakage' at Hwy. 400 work site
'I hand-washed it with a car soap using good old elbow grease, but to no avail. My car is pretty much brand new and I’m heartbroken,' says one driver.
'Job for life': Province chips in for new crane training facility in Oro-Medonte
'Our skilled trade workers are the backbone of this province and you only need to look at our skylines to see it,' premier says during local visit.
Protesters to descend on city hall to oppose homeless policies
What some Ontario mayors are pushing for 'shows a lack of understanding and complete ignorance by our elected leaders,' says organizer behind Wednesday's protest.
THEN AND NOW: Barrie-Base Borden history long and intertwined
Camp Borden’s residents have been mostly ‘temporary’ citizens, but many have returned or stayed, making Barrie their permanent home.
'Slap in the face': Commissionaires at CFB Borden to work Remembrance Day at regular pay
New contract removes bonus payment and puts wages in line with other Ontario employees, says official.
'Enough is enough': Innisfil councillor, restaurateur upset by latest Lockhart closure
Parts of the road have been closed four times in five years, says Robert Saunders; town notes intersection at 25th Sideroad will be blocked off until Dec. 13 for safety reasons.
