Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
Gun call prompts heavy police presence on Bayfield St. (update)
Barrie police ask members of the public to avoid the area; no injuries reported, but nearby parking lots and homes evacuated.
Witnesses heard gunshot earlier today as armed standoff with police continues
'An officer approached us to inform us we were in a dangerous spot because there was a shooter in the RV who has a gun that can shoot as far as where we were standing,' says witness
Man surrenders after 16-hour standoff with police on Bayfield St.
Police say 43-year-old Barrie man was taken into custody 'without issue' around 4 a.m. and taken to receive medical attention; charges pending.
Bomb squad brought to standoff scene; accused appears in court
Police say Barrie man, 43, discharged firearm when officers made contact around noon Tuesday on Bayfield Street; 'several apparent improvised explosive devices' located in RV.
Gallery: Barrie Santa Claus Parade sprinkles some Christmas cheer (30 photos)
COLUMN: Bayfield St. facelift a welcome sight along Golden Mile
With loads of construction happening along well-travelled stretch of road in Barrie, trying to pin down what businesses are setting up shop for can be 'crickets,' says reporter.
'Fundamentally flawed': Council says steep hill no place for 6-storey tower
'I couldn’t think of a worse place to put a development of this size,' neighbourhood resident says during deputation regarding Dundonald Street rezoning application.
