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Alliston woman dies in collision that also sends five to hospital

Alliston woman dies in collision that also sends five to hospital

One driver and a child passenger were taken to hospital with life-threatening injures
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians grapple with tight housing market

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians grapple with tight housing market

Rentals.ca found the average national rent hit $1,984 in February, an almost 10 per cent rise form the same time last year,while the Canadian Real Estate Association said the average national home price totalled $662,437 last month
Police warn of new type of real estate fraud

Police warn of new type of real estate fraud

First case of spear phishing reported in Barrie
Ontario boosting spending on long-term care staff

Ontario boosting spending on long-term care staff

'Simply put, this investment is making a drastic difference in the lives of residents across the province of Ontario,' says minister
Despite protesters, families enjoy drag queen storytime event

Despite protesters, families enjoy drag queen storytime event

'It’s to show that we accept everyone in our community, and it’s also about the love of reading and stories for children,' library official says of event
COLUMN: Humanity a lot like vibrant vegetable stew

COLUMN: Humanity a lot like vibrant vegetable stew

While carrots are 'bright and cheerful', onions are a 'bit guarded and thin-skinned,' says columnist
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for early April

Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for early April

Event set to take place April 1-2 at the Tiffin Conservation Area, west of Barrie
Traffic moving again after crash on Hwy. 400

Traffic moving again after crash on Hwy. 400

Police have received reports of vehicles going the wrong way
LETTER: Reader calls out negativity regarding EV ownership

LETTER: Reader calls out negativity regarding EV ownership

2035 is only 12 years away and by then the world will look pretty different on the personal transportation front, letter writer says
CANADA: RCMP gifts musical ride horse to King Charles ahead of coronation

CANADA: RCMP gifts musical ride horse to King Charles ahead of coronation

The Royal Family says Noble is a seven-year-old black mare, settling into life at the royal mews in Windsor