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Weather woes? County council opts to stay face-to-face this winter

Weather woes? County council opts to stay face-to-face this winter

Tiny Township mayor says moving winter meetings online 'smacks of exclusivity and privilege and I have a real problem with this'
Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Sukhwinder Sidhu, 28, faces numerous charges in connection to fatal crash that killed Barrie resident Alexandra Paul on Aug. 22
Barrie police confirm one explosive, suspected fragment found nearby

Barrie police confirm one explosive, suspected fragment found nearby

'Business as usual' at area schools amid early morning bomb call on Anne Street, says board official
'Beautiful ceremony' to open National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

'Beautiful ceremony' to open National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Saturday begins with sunrise ceremony at Spirit Catcher; 'We are not extinct or a thing of the past. These things still impact us today, and I think that is often forgotten,' says BNFC official
UPDATE: Bomb squad remains on scene in Barrie inspecting vehicles

UPDATE: Bomb squad remains on scene in Barrie inspecting vehicles

One of the vehicles in Anne Street parking has damage around its gas cap
Conservation authority hopes new fee schedule will cover costs

Conservation authority hopes new fee schedule will cover costs

'All the good land is gone. The types of applications we’re seeing now are far more complex,' says NVCA official
Barrie police dealing with 'incident' near Anne St. bridge (update: device detonated)

Barrie police dealing with 'incident' near Anne St. bridge (update: device detonated)

Around 8:45 a.m., robot used to purposely detonate cylindrical device in apartment building parking lot creating 'very loud' explosion
Upper Canada Mall hosting job fair for 100+ positions

Upper Canada Mall hosting job fair for 100+ positions

Retailers will conduct interviews over the two-day hiring event Sept. 30 to Oct. 1
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Aged totem pole permanently removed from Orillia's art collection

Aged totem pole permanently removed from Orillia's art collection

'This step looks to ensure the municipality’s public spaces are welcoming and inclusive places for our Indigenous peoples who visit and call Orillia home,' said city staff