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Seeing red: 'Blood worm moon' will appear in the sky overnight

Seeing red: 'Blood worm moon' will appear in the sky overnight

'It doesn’t happen very often ... who knows when the next time you’re going to be able to see it because of the weather and other events,' official says of celestial phenomenon
VIDEO: Only a few hours left until Justin Trudeau is not prime minister

VIDEO: Only a few hours left until Justin Trudeau is not prime minister

Tonight on 'Closer Look': As Mark Carney prepares to be sworn as Canada's 24th prime minister, we revisit our recent podcast interview with Trudeau and what he said about life after politics
Suspect in Kilworthy-area break-ins arrested in Barrie: OPP

Suspect in Kilworthy-area break-ins arrested in Barrie: OPP

Gravenhurst man facing fraud and theft charges in relation to March 5 incidents
February's Simcoe County home sales down 14.26% from last year: BDAR

February's Simcoe County home sales down 14.26% from last year: BDAR

'While sales activity softened, the region continues to see steady market engagement,' says Barrie & District Association of Realtors
Environment Canada warns of significant rainfall this weekend

Environment Canada warns of significant rainfall this weekend

With a risk of thunderstorms, local amounts in excess of 40 mm are possible over some areas
Some area residents still heading south despite political tensions

Some area residents still heading south despite political tensions

'What I’m hearing from clients is that it’s not so much about politics or the President himself, but more about the cost of the dollar,' says local travel agent
Pickups stolen Wednesday, Thursday from southwest Barrie: police

Pickups stolen Wednesday, Thursday from southwest Barrie: police

Rams trucks were stolen from Kodiak Terrance, Penvill Trail
Event gives local Indigenous youth 'path forward' into justice

Event gives local Indigenous youth 'path forward' into justice

'Even if it seems like just a small step, every positive experience for Indigenous youth in legal spaces is a step in the right direction,' says organizer of Pathways to Justice
'I'll never roll over': Ford and Trump both vow strength ahead of trade meeting

'I'll never roll over': Ford and Trump both vow strength ahead of trade meeting

The president and his Secretary of Commerce have used increasingly dismissive language about Ford as the meeting nears
Protest at local Tesla dealership 'not about the product but the person'

Protest at local Tesla dealership 'not about the product but the person'

Event organizer Natasha Weese, a Barrie resident, says it's a rally against Elon Musk and his participation in the Trump administration