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Kodiaks manage slim victory over Ravens in chippy affair (14 photos)

Kodiaks manage slim victory over Ravens in chippy affair (14 photos)

Oro-Medonte resident all smiles after winning hospital 50/50 draw

Oro-Medonte resident all smiles after winning hospital 50/50 draw

September draw winner Regine Kelly plans to use $11,645 prize money for upcoming home renovations
Festival at Fort Willow showcases life in the region two centuries ago

Festival at Fort Willow showcases life in the region two centuries ago

'I’m second generation and got involved because of my dad. It’s always been a part of my life,' says war re-enactor at Fort Willow
Time for province, feds to take encampments 'seriously,' says mayor

Time for province, feds to take encampments 'seriously,' says mayor

Nuttall says they should use 'necessary legislative measures' that allow municipalities to maintain safety and security on the streets and in parks
'Right path': County celebrates one millionth LINX Transit rider

'Right path': County celebrates one millionth LINX Transit rider

'Witnessing its growth since it launched in 2018 has been great to see,' says warden
Learn about how Tudhopes, industry once drove Orillia economy

Learn about how Tudhopes, industry once drove Orillia economy

John Smith of the Orillia Heritage Centre to share his knowledge about the Tudhopes, city's industrial heritage at Oct. 16 forum
Should Orange Shirt Day be a stat? Minister wonders who'd spend time reflecting

Should Orange Shirt Day be a stat? Minister wonders who'd spend time reflecting

Ontario's Indigenous affairs minister floats canvassing provincial civil servants — who have the day off — on how they spent the day
City seeking feedback ahead of 2025 budget talks

City seeking feedback ahead of 2025 budget talks

Feedback provided by Oct. 21 through online surveys will be shared with Barrie city council
Weapons, drugs and vehicles seized in busts in Barrie, Essa, Tay

Weapons, drugs and vehicles seized in busts in Barrie, Essa, Tay

Barrie, Angus residents facing drug and weapon charges; OPP says officers seized 121 grams of cocaine and unmarked cigarettes
Dunlop doles out $10.9M for local infrastructure, other projects

Dunlop doles out $10.9M for local infrastructure, other projects

'We’re constantly updating infrastructure. This money will go an immeasurable way,' Tiny mayor says after township gets $880,000 from province