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'Unique experience' makes Taco Alley a Barrie hot spot

'Unique experience' makes Taco Alley a Barrie hot spot

'You have to find ways to survive and Alley and Donaleigh's working together like this is great for everyone,' says restaurauteur
Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds anyone with a furry family member not to forget about their needs to keep them safe during hot weather
'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

‘Some of these roofs could have stayed on, I think, if they were built to code,’ said tornado expert who came to Barrie to inspect the damage
Tornado-ravaged neighbourhood begins to clean up (16 photos)

Tornado-ravaged neighbourhood begins to clean up (16 photos)

Many residents, their friends and professional crews were busy Saturday assessing damage and beginning the long process of rebuilding
Check out this aerial video of Innisfil's beaches

Check out this aerial video of Innisfil's beaches

Local videographer shares his aerial views of Innisfil's beaches
Cheers! Local friends launch new beer club

Cheers! Local friends launch new beer club

The new subscription club has partnered with 15 local breweries to bring new beers to members
Insurance adjustors, contractors working to provide answers to hard-hit residents (5 photos)

Insurance adjustors, contractors working to provide answers to hard-hit residents (5 photos)

'It's kind of like a triage situation in that we look at homes with the most damage and move backwards to those with the least,' says official
Local musician develops guitar pick using recycled materials

Local musician develops guitar pick using recycled materials

Gouweloos was inspired to launch his Tuffocean company while volunteering at a shoreline cleanup in honour of Orillia's Angela Rehhorn, who died in plane crash
Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 203 new recoveries
Community raising money for single-mom recovering from heart surgery

Community raising money for single-mom recovering from heart surgery

Innisfil woman looking after her niece while sister recovers in Toronto hospital