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'The right person': RVH announces new VP of communications

'The right person': RVH announces new VP of communications

Cheryn Thoun comes to Barrie hospital from Georgian College, where she's director of marketing, communications and recruitment
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Takes time': Police awaiting test results in Barrie bomb probe

'Takes time': Police awaiting test results in Barrie bomb probe

Lab work ongoing after city police responded to explosion in Anne Street parking lot in late September
Busby Centre eager to step up services at new Barrie space

Busby Centre eager to step up services at new Barrie space

'It just gives people more elbow room, and more opportunities, too,' official says of expansion into neighbouring 90 Mulcaster St.
Gussapolooza festival sends out final call for performers

Gussapolooza festival sends out final call for performers

Musicians, artists and filmmakers have until Jan. 31 to register for the event slated for Cookstown this September
'Several' recent vehicle thefts prompt South Simcoe police warning

'Several' recent vehicle thefts prompt South Simcoe police warning

Department says you can lower the risk of theft by keeping car doors locked, purchasing video surveillance
Got a kid in grades 3-5? Their vaccine records may need updating

Got a kid in grades 3-5? Their vaccine records may need updating

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit mailing reminder to 10,000 parents and guardians; compliance required under Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act
Human remains discovered in Adjala-Tosorontio Township, OPP says

Human remains discovered in Adjala-Tosorontio Township, OPP says

A post-mortem will be conducted to confirm the identity and cause of death; body found in the area of 25th Sideroad on Jan. 21
Family of missing Barrie woman hires private investigator

Family of missing Barrie woman hires private investigator

'The police are doing what they can ... but a PI (can) focus on one case,' says sister of Autumn Shaganash, who has been missing since June 2023
Three pickup trucks stolen in two-hour span in Barrie

Three pickup trucks stolen in two-hour span in Barrie

Two of the thefts happened near East Bayfield Community Centre and the other occurred in residential neighbourhood southeast of RVH