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Mysterious 'firearm' incident startles Oro-Medonte homeowner

Mysterious 'firearm' incident startles Oro-Medonte homeowner

'If it is true about kids making a movie on a public street with some kind of firearm, that's about as stupid as you can get,' says resident
Orillia strikes out: Popular slo-pitch tourney moving to Barrie

Orillia strikes out: Popular slo-pitch tourney moving to Barrie

Move to local sports complex comes after City of Barrie 'rolled out the red carpet and provided outstanding facilities' for 2024 national championships
VIDEO: Too late to cancel my March Break flight to the U.S.?

VIDEO: Too late to cancel my March Break flight to the U.S.?

Tonight on 'Closer Look': With thousands of Canadian travellers set to take off next week, the hosts of our Inside the Village podcast get some helpful advice from a leading expert on air passenger rights
'Stunning' work of Maureen McNeil to be featured at area gallery

'Stunning' work of Maureen McNeil to be featured at area gallery

Maureen McNeil an 'incredibly talented artist that is self-taught and .... in absolute love with trees and the natural beauty that surrounds us in Ontario'
Beertown celebrates International Women’s Day with suds brewed by women

Beertown celebrates International Women’s Day with suds brewed by women

Deliria on tap at all Beertown locations starting March 7, including Fairview Road restaurant in Barrie
'Special moment': Man battling chronic illness succeeds as scholar

'Special moment': Man battling chronic illness succeeds as scholar

Georgian College hosts credential presentation, celebration for Alex Tokhi, who is currently receiving palliative care
Local animal rescue gets 'fantastic' response to Far North clinic

Local animal rescue gets 'fantastic' response to Far North clinic

Several puppies received vaccinations, spay-neuter surgeries before being transported to Alliston and District Humane Society for adoption
‘Concerned’: Innisfil, Bradford officials react to U.S. tariffs

‘Concerned’: Innisfil, Bradford officials react to U.S. tariffs

'We can’t afford to be dependent on the decisions made outside our borders,' says Barrie resident Andrew de Jong, founder of Just Simcoe marketplace
'It's digusting what they're doing': Grandpa scammed out of $6,000

'It's digusting what they're doing': Grandpa scammed out of $6,000

'They're tugging at heartstrings and these people just want to help their grandchildren out and it's just wrong,' says victim's family member
City accepting proposals for Brightening Barriers public art project

City accepting proposals for Brightening Barriers public art project

Project has turned seasonal patio fencing into 'collective artistic experience'; proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. March 21