Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The 33rd Annual Rotary Fun Run and Walk in Barrie, starts today.. But virtually instead. Anyone can participate! You can register as an individual or a team, by simply paying what you can. The event w...

Opening day has been delayed at the Sunset Barrie Drive-in. It had been planning to reopen today, but announced the delay on its Facebook page Thursday night. When it does open, hopefully this weekend...

About a thousand people have attended a Justice For Black Lives rally in Barrie. It took place outside City Hall yesterday afternoon and made its way to Meridian Place on the waterfront. The rally was...

A full autopsy of George Floyd, the man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police just over a week ago, has been released. It provides several clinical details, including that Floyd had pr...

It's opening day at the Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Approximately 45 food vendors are available, including produce, as well as jams, jellies, baking, maple syrup, honey, fresh fish, take home meals, a...

In response to a number of driving complaints from Oro-Medonte residents, Ward 4 Councillor Shawn Scott has started a "Please Slow Down" campaign. It includes signs purchased by Scott that will be set...

A Justice For Black Lives rally is being organized in Barrie. It will take place outside Barrie City Hall on Thursday, calling for justice for victims of police violence. The rally begins at 5 p.m. an...

West Parry Sound OPP is searching for a suspect, after a vehicle failed to stop for police. Police say late Monday afternoon, they were called about a vehicle travelling north bound on Highway 400 tha...

Today is the deadline to apply to Georgian College's COVID-19 Hardship Bursary. The college says the $1-million COVID-19 hardship bursary will help to ease the financial burden its students are experi...

A new pot shop has been allowed to open in Barrie. Star Buds Cannabis Co. is located at 181 Livingstone St. E. at St. Vincent. The company also has plans to open a location in the south-end on Huronia...