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Teen facing weapon charges after altercation with driver

Teen facing weapon charges after altercation with driver

Barrie police say 14-year-old brandished weapon during incident Sunday evening at Yonge Street and Little Avenue
Spartans ask fans for an assist with PJ Toss event Friday night

Spartans ask fans for an assist with PJ Toss event Friday night

'It is wonderful to give these children new PJs, a luxury that these kids do not get very often,' said Christmas for Kids official
New VR experiences let you tour Ontario berry and dairy farms

New VR experiences let you tour Ontario berry and dairy farms

Farm and Food Care Ontario, a coalition of farmers, helped create the tours to spread more awareness and confidence around food and farming
Big Wreck to headline Barrie's New Year's Eve celebration

Big Wreck to headline Barrie's New Year's Eve celebration

Sonshine and Broccoli will be the children’s performer for this year's Downtown Countdown
COLUMN: How we view snowfall changes as the years pass

COLUMN: How we view snowfall changes as the years pass

As a kid it's about shinny and snowballs, but suddenly it's shovelling techniques and making sure you have enough windshield washer fluid, writes Bob Bruton
BEYOND LOCAL: IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status

BEYOND LOCAL: IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status

Though the IOC's official position was expected, the timing surprised some Olympic watchers after reports last week in Paris suggested the long-promised decision would come in March
COLUMN: Antlers, 'crime scene' tell quite a tale about deer

COLUMN: Antlers, 'crime scene' tell quite a tale about deer

Analysis determines a male dear, found dead in the woods, had been healthy and only four years old, which begs the question of what happened
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree

BEYOND LOCAL: A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree

The No. 1 way to reduce emissions with an artificial tree is to reuse it for years
Fuelled by NHL dream, local blueliner is lighting up the OHL

Fuelled by NHL dream, local blueliner is lighting up the OHL

'It's every kid's dream to play in the NHL, but there are a lot of different paths to that league,' says Orillia's Chas Sharpe, who is captain of Mississauga this season