Editor's note: The following were some of BarrieToday's most widely read stories from the past week.
THEN AND NOW: Highway 400 bridged a gap in Barrie
'The contrast between now and then is dramatic,' says Barrie Historical Archive curator.
Dig it? Barrie blasted with overnight dump of snow (12 photos)
Forecast predicts mainly cloudy day with no more snow and high of minus-1 — perfect conditions to head outdoors leading into Christmas morning.
ER physicians at Barrie hospital plead for more shelter, warming spaces
'Our emergency department is already crowded and we are not able to provide beds to those who are shelter seeking,' says letter to city council.
Family of Barrie man killed in crash 'facing unimaginable grief'
Jason Kaufman, 46, was born in Michigan, but also lived in Turkey as a young man; he leaves behind wife and two young daughters.
Hospital workers who refused COVID vaccine lose court battle
RVH among 54 hospitals and hospital groups named in class-action lawsuit by employees terminated or suspended for not getting COVID-19 vaccine.
Thief with 'good taste' leaves downtown Midland retailer feeling sour
Elegant Gourmet owner says break-in cost them production day during one of busiest times of year; worries about downtown safety. 'It scares the hell out of me.'
Light pillars create 'brilliant' cold-weather phenomenon in Barrie area
'At first, I thought it was the northern lights, but they weren’t shimmering like they usually do. They lasted for at least an hour,' says Shanty Bay Road resident.
