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Town recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Town recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Flag-raising ceremony taking place Friday at Innisfil Town Hall
Barrie councillors hear both sides during meeting on poverty plan

Barrie councillors hear both sides during meeting on poverty plan

One speaker called city's measures addressing chronic homelessness 'cruel and inhumane,' while others say they don't feel safe in downtown Barrie
EVERYTHING KING: Small-town event creates 'sweet moments'

EVERYTHING KING: Small-town event creates 'sweet moments'

Who needs big-city entertainment? In this week's column, Wendy praises local talent and finds everything she needs right here at home
Suspect arrested in 2022 carjacking involving Barrie senior

Suspect arrested in 2022 carjacking involving Barrie senior

South Simcoe police say second suspect remains at large following incident on Commerce Park Drive in Innisfil
‘We just want to splash some happiness on the wall’

‘We just want to splash some happiness on the wall’

Two parents 'just want to spread as much love as (they) can' at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Bradford
Council meeting shut down after Bradford library workers clamour to be heard

Council meeting shut down after Bradford library workers clamour to be heard

Police called and mayor and some councillors eventually walked out; 'I think it shows how angry people are that they haven't been heard,' says union leader
COLUMN: Turning eco-anxiety into education, action

COLUMN: Turning eco-anxiety into education, action

Getting youth interested in nature will lead to 'more stable climate, healthier soils, and cleaner water,' says columnist
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Traditional dance helped woman reconnect with Indigenous heritage

Traditional dance helped woman reconnect with Indigenous heritage

Sharon Rigby will be performing at the Collingwood change of seasons ceremony on Sept. 24, and will be sharing more about traditional dance and the regalia she has made
'Incredibly important': Blood donors needed in Barrie

'Incredibly important': Blood donors needed in Barrie

Organization says 568 people are needed to donate blood in the next four weeks at south-end Barrie donor centre