Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.\
THEN AND NOW: Barrie no stranger to 'legendary storms,' record snowfalls
Severe storms have hammered our region many times over the decades, bringing out the kindness of strangers.
Driver stressing over Essa Rd. concrete spill damage, $35K repair estimate
'Cement was on my door, my front dash, it was on me and my passenger. It was just falling so hard that it went everywhere, so awful,' says car owner.
Study suggests Barrie among Ontario's most dangerous cities for drivers
'Comprehensive' study ranks province’s safest and most dangerous cities to drive in; Toronto deemed the safest, while Brantford and Kingston didn't fare so well.
'Without annexation, there’s no path forward,' says Morales
Mayor and CAO will continue meeting with provincial land facilitator to negotiate update to Barrie’s border with Springwater and Oro-Medonte.
City unveils Downtown Countdown musical lineup for New Year's Eve
Madeline Merlo, Sonshine and Broccoli, Kyle Wauchope taking stage Dec. 31 outside Barrie City Hall; festivities start at 6 p.m.
Barrie teen charged following sex assaults at Georgian Mall: police
Officers responded to Georgian Mall around 9:25 p.m. on Monday; 15-year-old suspect located short distance away and arrested.
'Nightmare': New business owners facing $13M lawsuit
Counterclaim from owners of TK Home and TK Auction, who have several locations throughout Ontario, seeking $10.5 million in damages from ex-partner.
