Canadian EB Games locations will be rebranded into GameStop stores GameStop acquired EB Games for over $1 billion in 2005 Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.07.2021
Border disruptions looming as thousands of CBSA workers vote to strike ahead of reopening Over 8,500 unionized Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers vote to strike Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.07.2021
Toronto’s Pearson Airport stops separating vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers Separation of travellers resulted in "minimal operational efficiencies." Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.07.2021
Mary Simon officially becomes Canada’s 30th Governor General "Reconciliation is getting to know one another," Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.07.2021
Canada’s busiest airports begin segregating unvaccinated & vaccinated passengers Travellers arriving from outside of Canada separated into two lines Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.07.2021
Feds urged to stop ‘aggressively’ cutting wage and rent subsidies to small business owners Only 35 per cent of small businesses are back to normal sales, warns CFIB Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.07.2021
China won’t accept plans by the WHO to further study COVID-19 origins WHO says accessing raw data from the Wuhan lab is "a challenge." Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.07.2021
Buyers are getting creative as Canada’s housing affordability crisis rages on 45% of Canadians polled support a national housing strategy to improve affordability Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.07.2021
Canada joins the U.S. to condemn China for costly Microsoft hack China’s Ministry of State Security "fostered an ecosystem of criminal contract hackers" Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.07.2021
Critics slam Ford government for enacting Ontario’s first-ever notwithstanding clause The Ford government has said they enacted the clause to keep elections from outside influence. Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.06.2021
Privacy Commissioner says RCMP broke the law with facial recognition software Use of FRT by the RCMP presents a "serious violation of privacy." Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.06.2021
The clock is ticking on Bill C-10 study as Liberals, Bloc vote to push it forward The heritage committee will have just five more hours to study the contentious bill Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.06.2021
Thousands march in Montreal denouncing public health measures Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.06.2021
Air Canada execs return bonuses given out during pandemic Air Canada's CEO, presidents, and executive vice-presidents will be returning share of $10 million bonus payouts Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.06.2021
Liberals press to end Bill C-10 review as social media free speech concerns continue The opposition fears the feds would have overreaching powers to regulate what Canadians post on social media Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.06.2021
Airbnb extends ‘party ban’ through at least the end of summer Airbnb first announced its global ban on parties back in August of 2020 Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.06.2021
Feds raise fines for air passengers skipping their mandatory hotel quarantine Passengers refusing to take the mandatory COVID-19 test would be subject to the same fines. Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.06.2021
New Health Canada program supports those seriously injured from approved vaccines The program is also available to dependents of Canadians who have died after being vaccinated. Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.06.2021
30% of Ontario’s opioid overdose deaths were construction workers 2,500 Ontarians died of drug overdoses in 2020, up from 1,500 in 2019 Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.06.2021
The new mortgage stress test rate kicks in on Tuesday The stress test rate will climb to 5.25 per cent, from 4.79 per cent currently, on June 1. Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.05.2021
New Nordic Spa set to open this September in Horseshoe Valley Vettä is a one-of-a-kind experience on track to be Ontario’s top destination. Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.05.2021
As the world enters critical climate change talks, experts say we will hit the hottest year on record by 2025 The report comes just before the G-7 summit in June and ahead of crucial climate change negotiations in November Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.05.2021
COVID-19 outbreak at Vaughan grocery store linked to 23 cases York Region Public Health has issued a Public Notice for a COVID-19 outbreak Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.05.2021
Opioid abuse claimed six lives a day in Ontario during start of pandemic Researchers found increasing rates of opioid-related deaths among young adults in Ontario. Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.05.2021
Experts say cottage country prices will jump up another 30% Recreational properties are still seen as "an affordable option in such a turbulent market." Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.05.2021
Canada’s privacy commissioners issue statement on COVID-19 vaccine passports vaccine passports would need to be continually monitored to ensure they are justified. Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.05.2021
The Collingwood Farmer’s Market returns this Saturday The market runs from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m at the corner of Second and Pine Streets Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.05.2021
Canada’s housing market has cooled off since hitting a record high Home sales dip 11.2% in Simcoe County after record setting March Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.05.2021
Controversial Bill C-10 does not infringe on free speech, Justice Minister finds The opposition fears Bill C-10 would give the government the power to regulate what you post on social media Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.05.2021
Greyhound is permanently ending all bus routes across Canada Bus service ends due to sustained ridership declines in Ontario and Quebec Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.05.2021
Canada’s Wonderland sets new summer target for opening day Canada's Wonderland hopes to open early-to-mid summer, with strict safety guidelines. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2021
Georgian College celebrates resiliency, innovation, and student champions The Georgian College Board of Governors recognized an exceptional group of employees, alumni and community partners Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2021
Caesar Bar owners won’t be serving drinks along Collingwood’s waterfront this summer 1858 Caesar Bar owners wanted to serve alcoholic beverages at Collingwood's Millennium Park Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2021
U.K. advises people under 40 to get alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns 49 deaths in the U.K. linked to blood clots from the AstraZeneca vaccine Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.05.2021
Here’s what’s happening in the real estate market in Barrie There's been a 93.6 per cent increase in total units sold year-to-date Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.05.2021
Barrie’s unemployment rate continues to trend in the right direction Barrie's unemployment rate is now down below the provincial average Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.05.2021
Normalcy may not return to Southern Georgian Bay’s real estate market until 2023 Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.05.2021
Ontario Soccer want Doug Ford to rescind ban amid ‘mental health crisis’ "dismissing their physical and mental well-being as a necessary trade-off for combating COVID-19 is no longer acceptable" Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2021
Blue Jays shift home games to Buffalo The Blue Jays will also host fans in a limited 24% capacity at Sahlen Field Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2021
Peloton recalls treadmills after the death of a child Consumers should immediately stop using Peloton’s Tread+ and Tread treadmills Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2021
Feds will assess Ford Government’s plans to pave over Ontario’s greenbelt Environmental Assessment for the controversial Bradford Bypass project ruled out Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.05.2021
Why World Press Freedom Day matters and where Canada ranks Canada has the worst media concentration out of 28 developed nations. Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.05.2021
Feds ignore calls to extend tax deadline day today, adding more stress to Canadians CRA website went down Thursday evening, just hours before tax filing deadline. Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.04.2021
Vaccine passports ‘to be expected’ for international travel, Trudeau says Trudeau reluctant to introduce a vaccine passport system in Canada, but sees it for travel Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.04.2021
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate target despite homebuyers ‘overstretching’ Rates were kept low as experts predicted home prices would fall 18%, but the opposite happened Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2021
Health Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine is still safe following review Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2021
Japan to release over a million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific ocean Environmental groups denounce decision, claim Japan has ignored clear evidence Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.04.2021
U.S. recommends ‘pausing’ Johnson & Johnson vaccine use over blood clot reports CDC to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.04.2021
Here’s why qualifying for a home loan could become more challenging Canada's top banking regulator proposes new stress test for uninsured mortgages Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.04.2021
Barrie’s premier food festival April 9-25, will continue amid provincial lockdown Barrielicious presents 'Locallicious,' a new take on the areas largest food festival Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2021
WHO Chief calls out China for withholding data during probe of COVID-19 origins WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus doesn't believe the assessment was "extensive enough" Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2021
Ford warns of more lockdowns, asks Ontarians not to make Easter plans Province reports largest single-day spike in intensive care admissions Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.03.2021
Tragic loss of local Instagram travel influencer Lee MacMillan, sparks powerful message Family and friends want people to #speakupforlee to shine light on mental health Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.03.2021
Ontario government tweaks grey zone restrictions; Hamilton goes back into lockdown Province says the changes were made to "promote fitness" during the pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.03.2021
Auditor General says Canada didn’t see the pandemic coming and initially underestimated it AG review looked at, among other things, fraudulent claims among CERB & CEWS payments Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.03.2021
NBA insider says Toronto has traded Norm Powell to Portland Powell joins the Portland Trail-Blazers, sources tell ESPN Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2021
How a Barrie entrepreneur pivoted to grow his beard business during a pandemic "Business has increased about 500 per cent since we introduced the Beard Tarp™" Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.03.2021
Timeline: COVID-19 outbreak became a ‘pandemic’ one year ago today A timeline of events since the COVID-19 outbreak was classified as a pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2021
Nearly 78% of people hospitalized for Covid-19 were overweight or obese, CDC study says CDC calls for community access to nutrition and physical activity opportunities Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.03.2021
Canada will pause on March 11 to remember those lives lost from Covid-19 Thursday also marks the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.03.2021
International Women’s Day 2021; #ChooseToChallenge "Charlotte Whitton once said 'whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good' and I think that's true" Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.03.2021
Small business owners rack up $135 billion in debt to stay afloat, report says Average debt taken on by small business owners grows "significantly" over past six months. Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Traveller calls service at one of Canada’s quarantine hotels ‘unacceptable’ Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
$500M futuristic eSport venue slated to open in Toronto by 2025 Multi-use venue will be for a new generation of fans that "think differently" Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
New testing and quarantine rules for people flying or driving back to Canada Rules include mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
Investors ride crypto fever as the price of Bitcoin hits another record high Bitcoin has seen year-to-date gains of nearly 80% Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2021
7-Eleven plans to serve beer and wine inside Ontario stores You might be able to enjoy Ontario-made beer and wine at your local 7-Eleven Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2021
New COVID-19 vaccine approval widens access for the developing world "it's not right to vaccinate young, healthy adults in rich countries before health workers and older people in low-income nations." Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2021
New strain of Fentanyl found in vape pen at overdose scene in Newmarket York Regional Police say they've never seen fentanyl like this before Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2021
Group of small business owners bands together to defy lockdown measures and reopen Businesses band together in “united non-compliance” of provincial lockdown measures Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2021
Barrie’s guide to ordering takeout this Valentine’s Day Impress that special someone and support local restaurants at the same time Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2021
Dine inside a bubble under the stars at Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka Enjoy a picturesque night out with your bubble, in a bubble. Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.02.2021
Local inventor says ‘The Gripper’ could replace harmful single-use grip ties Wasaga Beach Inventor says his product will reduce the amount of plastic entering landfills Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.01.2021
Ontario only completed half of the number of vaccinations reported due to data error Only 48,239 people had actually received both doses of either vaccine. Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2021
Ontario’s finance minister resigns after controversial Caribbean vacation Rod Phillips returns from Caribbean vacation amid provincewide lockdown Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.12.2020
Owners of Barrie’s new Mexhico Restaurant may have to start all over, again "When we get through this, businesses like ours will need to concentrate on rebuilding on what’s left" Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Soccer great Diego Maradona, dead at 60 Argentina will hold three days of national mourning following his death Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Collingwood eatery refuses to serve ‘red zone’ residents, asks for proof of residency A single new case of COVID-19 in Collingwood Monday among 1,589 new cases provincially Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Barrie Poetess releases debut book, charting her first pregnancy Author Tyneisha Ternent dives into forgiveness, stress, anxiety, discomfort, wonder, and love. Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Economic lockdowns did little to curb record levels of greenhouse gases, UN agency warns The last time the Earth experienced a comparable concentration of CO2 was 3-5 million years ago Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
These local women have shown remarkable resilience during this pandemic Dress for Success Orillia Barrie release 2021 Resilience Calendar Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka hire Jill Tettmann as new CEO Tettmann will work with retiring CEO Rob Armstrong before taking the helm Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Ontario students could be getting an extended Christmas break Education Minister tells parents he will make a decision in a week or two Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Ontario’s restaurants ask for a survival taskforce and more data as job losses loom The food service industry feels singled out, ask for data to understand why Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Liberals agree to release more records from WE Charity scandal Non-partisan parliamentary law clerk will peruse WE Charity documents Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Moderna’s vaccine news sends stock markets into a tizzy When the stock markets in the U.S. opened Monday, Moderna stock rose 8.2 per cent. Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle bells ringing louder this year due to spike in demand Sally Ann has seen a 19% increase this year due to delayed wages relating from COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Historic day in pro sports as Marlins announce first female general manager in MLB history Kim Ng becomes the first female and Asian-American general manager in baseball Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Stuff a Lamborghini for the Elmvale Food Bank Earlier this month, Hydro One offered a donation to connect power to the new food bank. Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Back up your photos and videos, Google is canceling a popular free storage service Google is updating its Photos’ storage policy Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Ontario’s doctors call on Ford government to fix colour-coded COVID-19 framework Ontario Medical Association says framework allows too many businesses to remain open. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Raptors President hopeful games will be played in Toronto this NBA season The season is set to begin on Dec 22. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Manitoba moves into code red COVID-19 restrictions Officials are trying to alleviate COVID-19 pressures on its healthcare system Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Looking for some free outdoor fun? try disc golf The game is played like traditional golf, with 9 or 18 baskets on narrow “fairways” Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Fitness chains ask members in COVID-19 hotspots not to travel out-of-town for a workout Video shows an unusually long lineup at a gym in Milton Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Curio Exploration Hub A children’s museum with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math. Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Recruitment activities at the City of Barrie have now resumed Barrie Fire & Emergency Service is looking for compassionate people to join them Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Canadians divided on disrupting upcoming holiday plans amid COVID-19: poll 52% of Canadians think the government should step in and cancel Halloween Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Applications opened today for new sick leave and caregiver benefits Caregiver benefit helps parents with young children who've been forced out of school or daycare Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
The system for protecting Canadian health care workers is broken, report says Canada’s national health worker infection rate is also more than four times the rate in China Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Air Canada views rapid testing kits as a safe alternative to a 14-day quarantine Air Canada ordered 25,000 newly approved rapid COVID-19 testing kits Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Best coffee shops in Barrie worth venturing out to Here are the very best places in Barrie to get your espresso fix Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Take a Walk Across the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Walk on the wild side this long weekend Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.09.2020
Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan begins Friday, with social gatherings increased Social gatherings of up to 50 people inside, 100 people outdoors. Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.07.2020
‘I made a mistake in not recusing myself’: Trudeau apologizes for WE Charity controversy It was revealed that a subsidiary of the WE Charity paid Trudeau's mother and brother for previous speaking engagements. Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.07.2020
Premier Ford warns U.S. President Trump not to impose tariffs on aluminum "Economically, we're going to war" Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.07.2020
‘It’s our hope to provide an in-class day-to-day situation,’ education minister says The province unveiled is Education Equity Strategy, which includes the elimination of academic streaming. Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.07.2020
Ford conservatives table sweeping recovery bill that changes 20 laws 76% of today's COVID-19 cases in Ontario were reported in the Toronto, York and Peel. Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.07.2020
Trudeau warns it’s ‘not a time for austerity’ ahead of first fiscal update amid pandemic Parliamentary Budget Officer said the deficit could be as deep as $252 billion Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.07.2020
No timeline yet, but Ontario is analyzing data from Stage 2, Health Minister says Officials are analyzing Stage 2 data ahead of entering the final reopening phase Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.07.2020
‘Just cut us a cheque’ and let the premiers decide where it goes, Doug Ford says Ministry of Health reported 149 cases Wednesday and 153 Thursday Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.07.2020
COVID-19 cases spike in Southwestern Ontario after extensive testing of temporary workers Ontario reported 257 new cases, 177 of those cases were recorded in Windsor-Essex Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.06.2020
Prime Minister Trudeau defends ‘outsourcing’ of $900M student aid program "The decision leaves Parliament without a way to monitor the program" Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.06.2020
COVID-19 cases top 10 million worldwide and over 500,000 deaths Nationally, Canada's total is now 103,507 cases, with 8,570 deaths. Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.06.2020
Ontario is looking at a regional reopening approach for Stage 3 "We just don't want to see what's happening south of the border, happen here ... it's reckless." Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.06.2020
Florida reports nearly 9,000 new COVID-19 cases in single-day record The new one-day record nearly doubles the previous mark Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.06.2020
Countries that quickly adopted widespread face mask use had fewer deaths: study Study supports previous research touting benefits of widespread face mask use Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.06.2020
Premier Ford says most of Windsor-Essex can reopen on Thursday Leamington and Kingsville will remain in Stage 1 Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.06.2020
Ontario extends state of emergency to July 15 Toronto and Peel entered Stage 2 today Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.06.2020
Ontario’s new elementary math curriculum includes coding and financial literacy Math scores have been on a steady decline in the province Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.06.2020
China says linking spying charges to Meng Wanzhou case is ‘irresponsible’ of PM Trudeau Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.06.2020
Province allows Toronto and Peel to enter Stage 2 on Wednesday Windsor-Essex remain in Stage 1 due to outbreaks at agri-farms Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.06.2020
Chinese Canadians reveal widespread racism during COVID-19: survey Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.06.2020
Parents can choose online or in-class learning in September, says Education Minister There would be a maximum of 15 students in the classroom Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.06.2020
Canadians are among the most active in online right-wing extremism, study finds U.K.-based study finds over 6,600 right-wing extremist social media channels, accounts linked to Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.06.2020
Chinese prosecutors charge Canadians Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor with spying in Huawei-linked case Prime Minister Trudeau "disappointed" by China's "arbitrary" decision. Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.06.2020
Ontario launches new contact tracing strategy ahead of possible second wave "Privacy was our number one issue," says Premier Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.06.2020
Canada’s opioid overdose crisis has ‘intensified’ amid pandemic Paramedics in Toronto responded to 25 suspected opioid overdose deaths in April. Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.06.2020
Testing of ‘completely voluntary’ national contact tracing app will begin in Ontario No personal information will be collected and shared and no location services will be used Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.06.2020
Ford government to introduce commercial eviction ban bill Ban would protect commercial tenants from being locked out or having their assets seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.06.2020
Liberals to deliver first ‘economic snapshot’ since start of pandemic on July 8 Liberal government to release an economic and fiscal snapshot on July 8 Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.06.2020
Migrant workers detail unsafe living and working conditions on Ontario farms Sixteen workers reported they received just one loaf of bread and a carton of eggs for two weeks Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.06.2020
Feds extend CERB payments by 8 weeks $2,000 a month CERB payments will now last a maximum of 24 weeks Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.06.2020
Consumer debt declined last quarter in Canada for the 1st time in a decade Non-mortgage debt dropped 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.06.2020
Ontario allows family visits to long-term care homes starting June 18 Class-action lawsuit on behalf of long-term care residents to be filed against the province of Ontario Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.06.2020
NHL teams will begin formal training camps July 10 Formal training camps for the 24 teams resuming play will open on July 10 Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.06.2020
This new feature from Google solves one of the worst problems with video meetings Google Meet set to release noise-cancellation technology Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.06.2020
What happens when your Canada Emergency Response Benefit runs out? Some Canadians will exhaust their benefits on July 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.06.2020
Premier Ford to get tested after Education Minister was possibly exposed to COVID-19 Education Minister says his COVID-19 test results were negative Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.06.2020
Proposed new rules for CERB eligibility includes penalties for fraudulent claims Liberals to table the proposed legislation in the House of Commons on Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.06.2020
All child care centres in Ontario can reopen on Friday, with restrictions Education Minister believes a lot of parents won't send their children to childcare centres yet Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.06.2020
‘No evidence’ of spike from Trinity Bellwoods park revellers, Toronto Public Health says Thousands of people descended on the park on May 23 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.06.2020
New exemption allows immediate family members to cross U.S. border into Canada The exemption begins at midnight Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.06.2020
Parts of Ontario given green light to reopen patios, beaches and parks on Friday Simcoe Muskoka among the regions allowed to enter Stage 2 on Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.06.2020
Premier Ford to announce Stage 2 plans early next week but warns they will not begin immediately Ford says the feds $14 billion offer "won't cut it" Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.06.2020
Feds announce one-time, tax- free payment to help Canadians with disabilities cope with pandemic costs PM also announces offer of $14B to provinces for "things all Canadians need" Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.06.2020
Local hair salons and barbershops feel combed-over by state of emergency extension "The uncertainty has made it very difficult." Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.06.2020
Short-term cottage and airbnb rentals can reopen on Friday in Ontario, says Minister Fedeli Minister Vic Fedeli tweeted the announcement on Thursday afternoon. Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.06.2020
Ontario and Quebec now account for 90% of Canada’s COVID-19 caseload Officials project that by June 15, Canada could have up to 107,454 cases and up to 9,400 deaths. Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.06.2020
One-time payment for seniors facing COVID-19 hardships will be paid the week of July 6 Trudeau also says new COVID-19 modelling is coming Thursday afternoon Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.06.2020
All four police officers at the scene of George Floyd’s death have now been charged Derek Chauvin's murder charges have been upgraded Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.06.2020
Ontario’s extended state of emergency order ‘won’t slow down the reopening process’ Premier Doug Ford plans to discuss Ontario's reopening plans next week Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.06.2020
Search for crashed helicopter and Canadian service members comes to an end Wreckage and unidentified human remains found 3,143 metres below the surface. Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.06.2020
Province says workers should start receiving pandemic pay in early June There are two kinds of pandemic pay you may be eligible for Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.06.2020
Trudeau sidesteps questions about Trump, says systemic racism in Canada must be addressed Stared silently at the camera for 22 seconds before commenting Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.06.2020
Barrie restaurateurs say fast-tracked patio plan is vital to survival during pandemic "It's excruciating to see these mom and pop restaurants closing" Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.06.2020
Ontario introduces new fixed COVID-19 electricity rate It's a higher rate than people had been enjoying Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.06.2020
Feds accelerate billions in funding for cash-strapped municipalities It falls well short of the $10B in 'new funding' the FCM asked for Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.06.2020
Ontario now considering lifting COVID-19 restrictions on a regional basis Nearly 80% of all COVID-19 cases in Ontario are in the Toronto-area Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.05.2020
Feds ‘considering’ ways to reunite families separated by COVID-19 border closures It would possibly allow for family reunification Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.05.2020
Long-term care inspectors in OPSEU refused to enter homes during COVID-19 peak "I've been taking bullets every day for the union" Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.05.2020
Dr. Tam issues warning over non-medical mask use in humid weather "Don't judge people not wearing a mask" Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.05.2020
Premier Ford says they won’t shy away from the horrors found at long-term care homes An independent commision will look into long-term care homes after scathing report Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.05.2020
Military report shows staffing and PPE shortages at long-term care homes in Quebec "Discussions will be had with premiers on what more can be done" Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.05.2020
Military observe ‘extremely troubling conditions’ at 5 Ontario long-term care homes dirty diapers, cockroaches, rotten food, expired meds, contaminated gear Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.05.2020
Health Minister relates current COVID-19 trends to Mother’s day gatherings Ford won't punish the whole province because of crowds at Trinity Bellwoods park Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.05.2020
Trudeau commits to 10 guaranteed paid sick leave days in exchange for NDP support Trudeau was also grilled on political parties using the federal wage subsidy Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.05.2020
Premier Ford says if he has to make robo-calls for people to go get tested, he will New cases continue trending in the wrong direction Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.05.2020
Feds lay out new contact tracing measures and will recommend one app to Canadians "Every province/territory needs to be able to identify and isolate new cases" Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.05.2020
Nearly half of Canada’s retailers shut down operations in March Grocery store & health store sales see largest ever increase Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.05.2020
Premier Ford wants random testing as Ontario moves ahead with ‘groundbreaking’ COVID-19 research "To give people confidence, there needs to be testing." Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.05.2020
Feds pledge $75M for Indigenous people in urban centres and off-reserve Ramped-up testing and contact tracing to be discussed with provincial leaders Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.05.2020
Canadian health officials now ‘recommend’ general mask-use in tight public settings Feds now "recommending" non-medical masks when physical distancing is not possible. Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.05.2020
Commercial rent relief portal will open on May 25 for landlords and tenants Landlords and tenants can access federal rent relief portal by May 25 Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.05.2020
Applications are open for big businesses in need of bridge loans due to pandemic losses The government is "a lender of last resort." Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.05.2020
Premier Doug Ford announces schools will remain closed this year Childcare and daycare services will also remain closed in Ontario, except for essential workers Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.05.2020
Canada-US agree to extend border closure, Feds expand eligibility criteria for CEBA To date, over 600,000 small businesses have accessed the CEBA Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.05.2020
Much of Ontario’s economy reopens today as Stage 1 of the Covid recovery plan takes effect Retail, construction, scheduled surgeries and more Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.05.2020
Premier Ford says if you see your family this long weekend ‘stay outside, have a BBQ’ Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.05.2020
The federal government is extending the wage subsidy until the end of August Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.05.2020
Ontario to expand COVID-19 testing guidelines to include anyone with symptoms Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.05.2020
Some national parks and historic sites will reopen on June 1st Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.05.2020
Doctors find possible link to potentially deadly illness in children and COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.05.2020
School staff in Ontario asked to redeploy to long-term care homes Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.05.2020
Post-secondary students can apply for COVID-19 pandemic aid on Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.05.2020
Ontario set to enter 1st phase of reopening, Ford hints ‘good news’ is coming Thursday Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2020
Feds announce up to $500 in aid for seniors struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2020
Ontario school year plans coming soon, Ford says ‘use your best judgement’ on family gatherings Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2020
Feds offer bridge financing to large businesses struggling during COVID-19 pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2020
Ontario’s budget deficit to quadruple to a record $41B from pandemic costs Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2020
Ontario outlines framework to resume scheduled and elective surgeries Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.05.2020
Deal reached to top-up wages for essential workers risking their health to keep Canadians safe Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.05.2020
Ford says cottage-owners can head north on the long weekend, but asks visitors to stay home Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.05.2020
Premier Ford says retail stores will be allowed to reopen with curbside pickup on Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.05.2020
A rent bailout and fetching food yourself may keep local restaurants from shuttering Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.05.2020
Premier Ford sounds off on public health units for lacklustre testing numbers Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2020
Feds new $252M aid package for farmers and food plants falls short of industry ask Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2020
Premier Ford says he can only ‘hold back taxpayers’ from their cottages for so long Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.05.2020
Ontario surpasses daily testing target, giving Premier Ford “confidence” about reopening more businesses Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.05.2020
COVID-19 today: What’s happening in Canada and around the world Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.05.2020
Ontario government is allowing certain businesses to reopen May 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.05.2020
PM Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of ‘military-style’ guns. Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.05.2020
Ford upbeat on reopening economy, announces sector-specific guidelines for employers Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.04.2020
Canada’s Top Doctor happy about ‘flattened curve’ but concerned about First Nations and shared housing Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.04.2020
1 body recovered, 5 remain missing after Canadian military helicopter crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.04.2020
Grocery store employees, truck drivers among frontline workers now eligible for free child care Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2020
Trudeau confident help for students is “coming soon” as House of Commons debates aid package Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2020
Starbucks Canada to resume operations at most locations by the end of May Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2020
Pandemic pay expanded to include paramedics and other frontline workers Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2020
Ontario: Over 50,000 hospital procedures delayed during pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.04.2020
Short-term modelling now projects up to 3,883 deaths, 66,835 cases in Canada by May Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.04.2020
Premier Ford outlines 3-stage plan to gradually re-open economy Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2020
10,000 Canadian employers apply for wage subsidy in first few hours Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2020
Ontario’s plan to reopen the economy coming next week, Ford asks for residential rent relief Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.04.2020
Chilling details emerge as RCMP in Nova Scotia release timeline of 13-hour shooting spree Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.04.2020
Feds reach deal to lower rent by 75% for small businesses affected by COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.04.2020
Ontario not out of the woods yet, as closure of parks & playgrounds is extended Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2020
Feds introduce $1.1B plan for Canada’s scientists and researchers to fight COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2020
Canada Post warns of parcel delivery delays due to extremely high volume Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2020
Ontario calls in military as virus spreads like “wildfire” at its long-term care homes Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.04.2020
Trudeau unveils financial aid measures for students, totalling $9B Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.04.2020
Covid-19: Ford announces $11M in funding for Ontario’s most vulnerable Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2020
Feds provide $350M for nonprofits to continue helping vulnerable Canadians Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2020
Canadian hospitals create ‘Frontline Fund’ to arm workers against Covid-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2020
Ontario avoids ‘worst case scenario’ as wave of new community spread COVID-19 cases peaks Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.04.2020
Province expands child care, announce free iPads with free data for students Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.04.2020
Canada puts billions into energy sector, arts & culture and small & rural businesses Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.04.2020
Health officials in Wuhan, China raise Covid-19 linked death toll by 50% Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.04.2020
Ontario to use hospital resources to help hard-hit long term care homes Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.04.2020
China took 6 days to warn public of possible Coronavirus outbreak Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.04.2020
Threshold changed for Canada Emergency Business Account loans, commercial rent help is coming Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.04.2020
Province fails to hit daily testing target, announce new measures to combat nursing home outbreaks Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.04.2020
Trudeau: CERB now helps people running out of EI and those making $1,000 or less Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.04.2020
Ford: Ontario’s long-term care workers limited to one home, student’s won’t go back May 4th Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2020
‘A crisis like no other,’ IMF predicts Covid-19 recession will be worst since Great Depression Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2020
Ontario received 13m surgical masks, Ford expects 8,000 Covid-19 tests a day Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.04.2020
Apple and Google are building a tracking system to alert people if they’ve been exposed to Covid-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.04.2020
Ford calls 400,000 job losses ‘a punch in the gut,’ strikes jobs recovery committee Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.04.2020
Federal officials project 11,000 to 22,000 deaths over the coming months from Covid-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.04.2020
Doug Ford: 3,000 tests a day is unacceptable when our capacity is 13,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2020
New Google data shows how Ontarians are moving around differently due to COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2020
Air Canada will use wage subsidy program to rehire laid off workers Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2020
Federal government lowers wage-subsidy eligibility threshold for employers Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2020
Ford delivers first Ontario made respiratory masks, says we can’t count on other countries Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.04.2020
WhatsApp limit message forwarding to curb spread of misinformation Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.04.2020
Capture 2020’s brightest ‘super’ pink moon Tuesday and Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.04.2020
Doug Ford says U.S. blocked medical gear at the border, Trudeau remains diplomatic Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.04.2020
Ford orders industrial and residential construction projects to stop April 4th Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.04.2020
Ontario forecasts 1,600 deaths in April, pandemic could last 2 years with 15,000 deaths Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.04.2020
Trudeau, 3M respond to Trump’s request to stop selling N95 respirators to Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.04.2020
Ontario to release Covid-19 data; Ford says it will be hard to hear Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.04.2020
There are now over a million Covid-19 cases worldwide, 10,000 in Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.04.2020
“A surge is coming,” 29 deaths linked to Covid-19 at Ontario nursing & retirement homes Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2020
Canada’s Covid-19 cases jump by over 1,300 Wednesday, with 9 more deaths Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2020
Trudeau to recall Parliament, confirms Covid-19 relief benefits begin April 6th Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2020
Along with hefty fines, if caught visiting a closed playground you must identify yourself Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2020
If needed, 24,000 Canadian Armed Forces members will respond to Covid 19 crisis Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2020
Ottawa spends $2B to purchase protective equipment for frontline workers Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2020
Province beefs up support after Covid-19 outbreak claims 9 lives at Bobcaygeon seniors home Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.03.2020
Trudeau: “Wage subsidy for all businesses; up to $847 per week for workers For workers, it means 75 percent of your salary for the first $58,700 you earn Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.03.2020
Ontario is building ethical guidelines for doctors, 10,000 ventilators ordered Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.03.2020
Trudeau increases wage subsidies for small businesses to 75% from 10% Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.03.2020
Bank of Canada cuts benchmark interest rate again, down to 0.25 per cent Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.03.2020
$30 for hand wipes? Doug Ford calls out businesses ‘price gouging’ during pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.03.2020
Worker unrest spreads amid high demand and more Covid-19 cases at Amazon warehouses Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.03.2020
Mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone travelling into Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2020
Some Canadians to get $2,000 per month from new emergency COVID-19 benefits Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2020
All non-essential businesses ordered to close in Ontario amid pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2020
‘Enough is enough’ says Trudeau who warns Canadians to stay home during outbreak Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2020
Air Transat lays off 70% of Canadian workforce amid Covid-19 pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2020
Halton Public Health confirm second Covid-19 related death in Ontario; man in his 50’s Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.03.2020
Trudeau announces $82B aid package to help Canadians buy groceries, pay rent Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.03.2020
Covid-19: Scientists know more about how long coronavirus survives on surfaces Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.03.2020
Premier Ford announces measures to protect workers during COVID-19 outbreak Legislation would give employees job-protected leave due to isolation or to care for children Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.03.2020
Don’t expect pro sports to start anytime soon in North America Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.03.2020
Ontario government expands Telehealth resources to curb COVID-19 outbreak. Province moves to decrease Telehealth wait times Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.03.2020
Collingwood teens do ‘good deed’ for elderly neighbours scared to venture out Teens help elderly with supplies amid COVID-19 outbreak Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.03.2020
Personal visits with inmates in Ontario, Federal prisons suspended due to COVID-19 Authorities suspend personal visits with inmates Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.03.2020
Beaver Valley Ski Club closes after member tests positive for COVID-19 Two other members being tested Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.03.2020
Long journey ends in Midland for 25 Northern dogs now looking for a home. 25 dogs, including 16 puppies arrived from Northern Manitoba Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2020
Teen creates real-time COVID-19 tracking website that millions of people are using Number of illnesses updated every 10 minutes Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2020
Hockey Helps The Homeless tournament in Barrie raised $150,000 for local charities Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.03.2020
Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament returns to Barrie Hockey Helps the Homeless fundraising tournament raises money for two local Barrie charities Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2020
Bank of Canada announces 0.50% rate cut amid virus outbreak Largest rate cut since economic turmoil of 2008/2009 Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2020
Newborn shares same leap-day birthday as dad, odds of that are 1 in 2.1 million. A father celebrated his leap-year birthday with a new arrival Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2020
A woman’s place in Canada is in the kitchen? Report; 70% of Canadian women experienced some form of inequality Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2020
Starbucks release new Spring drinks in Canada Starbucks releases new Spring drinks Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2020
Canadians claim hundreds of dollars after little-known Canada Revenue Agency feature revealed You could have unclaimed money waiting for you on the CRA website Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2020
Human error caused false alarm in Pickering, systemic issues also found False nuclear alert in Ontario a result of human error, systemic issues found Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.02.2020
Winter storm expected to hit Barrie late Wednesday Snowfall amounts intensifying late day Wednesday. Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.02.2020
Poor communication among top healthcare complaints in Ontario Report on health-care complaints to Ontario's Patient Ombudsman's Office Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2020
Woman with new presumptive case of COVID-19 in Toronto had inconclusive first test Province said it's unlikely that the woman was infectious. Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2020
Airbnb to start banning guests under 25 from booking entire homes New rules for Airbnb users in Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2020
Toronto-bound Air Canada flight makes emergency landing The problems happened shortly after takeoff Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2020
Everything you need to know about Super Bowl LIV Watch the halftime show and the best commercials aired in Miami Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2020
Thousands held on cruise ship in Italy due to coronavirus fears Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.01.2020
Second Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Ontario Ontario's Top Doctor confirms another case of the Coronavirus confirmed Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2020
Ontario Teenager Calls OPP After Ordering Fake I.D. Online That Never Arrived Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.01.2020
Here are the Top Canadian Google Searches of 2019 Here is what Canadians typed into Google the most in the past year Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.01.2020
Crash Involving Over 50 Vehicles Forced Shut Down of Highway 400 Through Innisfil Winter weather chaos on Highway 400 South of Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.12.2019
Barrie’s Largest Foodie Night ‘Top Cheflicious’ Returns. Local Chef's battle for the crown of Top Chef Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2019
Ontario’s First Poet Laureate Position Named in Honour of Gord Downie. Private member's bill forever enshrined Downie's name into Provincial law. Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2019
Boots & Clothes Needed For Men Left Homeless after Collingwood House Fire Family sets up GoFundMe to help men left with nothing Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.12.2019
“What it do baby,” Kawhi Leonard Thanks Toronto Ahead of Return Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto for the first time since joining the Clippers Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.12.2019
Barrie Chef Buzzing over New Craft Liqueur; Honey Bee Elixir Honey Bee Elixir, one drink saves one honey bee Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2019
Scrimmage with the Barrie Colts in Your Own Backyard Pimp your rink for a chance to play shinny with the Colts Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2019
“Concerning” Number of Employed Ontarians rely on Food Banks A total of 510,438 Ontarians visited food banks across the province Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2019
After Black Friday & Cyber Monday Comes Giving Tuesday GivingTuesday is a global day of giving meant to inspire people and corporations Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2019
VIDEO: ‘First Light’ Is a Must See This Holiday Season a spectacular amber glow of over 5,000 candles Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.11.2019
Terry’s Unique Hot Sauce; Too Hot to Handle? This local entrepreneur is kicking it up a notch Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2019
Barrie’s Original Steakhouse; Town & Country Steakhouse This is where you will find the quintessential steakhouse dinner in Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2019
Province Moves to Ban Ads for Vaping Products Targeting Youth Health effects of vaping lead to ban on vaping ads in corner stores & gas stations Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.10.2019
Service Ontario Finally Enters 21’st Century Top services like license plate renewals could be done online Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2019
Doug Ford Tories to Pursue Legal Challenge of Carbon Tax Doug Ford says his government will "see it through." Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2019
Justin Trudeau Liberals Win Minority Government The Liberals will form a minority government, results still coming in Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2019
Trudeau Campaign to Visit Orillia and Barrie Friday His first visit to Orillia this campaign; second time in Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.10.2019
What You Need to Know About Canada’s Marijuana Legalization 2.0 Canada’s second wave of cannabis legalization means you can legally buy edibles, beverages, extracts and vapeables. Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.10.2019
Household Laundry is Impacting the Health of our Rivers, Lakes & Oceans. Microplastic pollution now understood to be an emerging threat to ocean health Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2019
Middle-class Stuck Renting Due to out-of-whack Housing Market New housing poll released as federal election draws nearer Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2019
In the Kitchen at ‘The North’ with Chef Marco Watch Chef Marco at work at The North restaurant in downtown Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.10.2019
Blondie and the Beard Unique, one-of-a-kind handcrafted pens and other cool gifts Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2019
Popular Muskoka Food Truck Grillicious Opens on Barrie’s Waterfront Chef Josie is serving up some serious dishes at Barrie's newest waterfront eatery Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.09.2019
This Small Idyllic Italian Town is Paying People to move There Help bring Candela back to its ancient splendor. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.09.2019
McDonald’s is Giving Out Free Cheeseburgers There's a catch, but September 18th to the 24th is a good time to be alive. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.09.2019
Elite Danceworks Opens Fresh New Space Elite Danceworks is Barrie's fastest growing dance studio Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.09.2019
Young Entrepreneurs Open Embella’s To Save Money for School Two Barrie sisters are staying busy scooping up savings for post secondary education Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.08.2019
Barrie, Innisfil, Collingwood Approved for Cannabis Stores Barrie, Innisfil, Collingwood approved for pot shops Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.08.2019
Buy a Teen Burger on Thursday to Help the MS Society A&W Canada help raise funds for the MS Society of Canada. Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.08.2019
Outrageous Foods to Try at the CNE this Year Apple Cheesecake Poutine Granny Smith Apple Fries anyone? Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.08.2019
On This Day: Energy Blackout Impacts 50 Million People Where were you on this day in 2003? Most likely in the dark. Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.08.2019
A Spectacle Like No Other at North Toronto Auction It's a show worth seeing, even if you're not buying a new vehicle Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.08.2019
900 Don Bright Whites at Le Diner En Blanc in Collingwood Le Diner en Blanc returns to South Georgian Bay and attracts 900 revellers Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.08.2019
Flooding Washes Out Parts of Wasaga Beach Beach Area One needed extensive repairs after flooding Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.08.2019
This Should Help Keep Local Beekeepers Buzzing Funding announcement for local bee industry Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.08.2019
Here’s Where Barrie’s Property Taxes Rank in Ontario Ranking of the highest property taxes in Ontario Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.08.2019
Tourists Injured After Giant Wave Swept Through Amusement Park Horrifying video of out-of-control tsunami pool Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.08.2019
Chinese Vlogger Caught in Lie When Glitch Reveals Who She Actually Is A technical glitch revealed her to be a middle-aged woman Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2019
LeBron James Travels North for Announcement with Drake King James brings authentic, athlete-driven storytelling to Canadian market Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2019
First-Time Home Buyers Will Save Nearly $300 per Month This move is predicted to help up to 100,000 families across Canada buy their first home. Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2019
Ontario Zoos Named in New Report on Animal Welfare African Lion Safari and Jungle Cat World in Ontario were both named in the report Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2019
The Cover Photo that Helped Save the Lives of a Young Couple Written by Collingwood based author and photographer Leah den Bok Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.07.2019
Take in the 9th Annual Coldwater Steampunk Festival It's a Victorian-futuristic steam-powered alternate reality you need to see. Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.07.2019
This New Barrie Business is Making Waves Learn to wakeboard or wakesurf at Flawless Wakes Wake Lab in Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.07.2019
Our Stinky Garbage Problem and What Goes Where 60% of materials in Simcoe County's garbage stream should have been tossed into the green bin Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.07.2019
Ontario Doctors Treat Nearly 53,000 Sexual Assault Cases in 15 Year Period The highest rates were found among females aged 15 to 19 years old Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.07.2019
Two Barrie Restaurants Crack List of 100 Most Scenic Places to Dine Barrie's culinary scene makes another splash Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.07.2019
British Arms; Barrie’s Best English Style Pub Newly renovated, with same eclectic menu, unparalleled beer and cocktails. Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.07.2019
Mix 11 Studios in Barrie is Reverberating Local Music Scene "I recorded in L.A, second engineering things like Beverly Hills 90210, Home Improvement and the Golden Globes." Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.07.2019
“Barrielicious” Is Back For The Summer The City's Most Exciting Food Festival Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.07.2019
Touring Georgian Bay Aboard the Miss Midland It's the best way to see Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.07.2019
Police Investigating Complaint Against One of the Promoters Behind Roxodus Former Employee Under Investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.07.2019
Man Charged in Runaway Tire Accident on Highway 400 The incident left a Barrie woman with serious, non-life threatening injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.07.2019
The Artisan Boutique Opens in Downtown Barrie Barrie now has a new spot for that unique gift, made by local creators Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.06.2019
We the Champs! Raptors Win NBA Championship Kings of the North dethrone Warriors to claim first NBA title Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.06.2019
Loblaw Joins The Zero Waste Movement Canada's largest grocery chain will start selling products in reusable containers Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.06.2019
Barrie’s Newest Mexican Spot, Yo!! Taco Late night Mexican eats in Downtown Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.06.2019
Free Raptors Viewing Party at Galaxy Cinemas Barrie "An immersive experience you could only get courtside at the game." Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.05.2019
2nd Shot Handcrafts Watches From Recycled Skateboards It began with a love of skateboarding Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.05.2019
Groundbreaking Held for New Transitional Housing Development "It's really about 800 families that will use those units over the next 20 years." Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.05.2019
Legendary Times at Barrie’s Moose Winooski’s Great comfort cuisine paired with some northern hospitality. Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.05.2019
Georgian Names New Boss For Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. “Jamie has been an active contributor to Ontario's innovation and entrepreneurship sector for 18 years.” Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.05.2019
New Project Addresses Inadequate Housing for Families Who Find Themselves Homeless Redwood Park Communities and The Salvation Army Kick Off $3 Million Housing Project Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.05.2019
Barrie’s Mayor Among 100 Most Creative People in Business Jeff Lehman named to Most Creative People in Business list Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.05.2019
Barrie’s Organic Body Shop Factory It doesn't get any more natural than this Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.05.2019
Father & Son Allegedly Cause Stampede that Killed Two Deer at Marineland. Marineland say the individuals laughed in the face of staff Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.05.2019
Great Canadian Radio Personality Dave “BOOKIE” Bookman Passes Away Bookie was known as one of Canada’s top interviewers. Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.05.2019
Sigrid’s Cafe and Fine Bakery in Barrie Recipes that go back four generations when things were made with real ingredients. Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.05.2019
Rolling Stones Concert at Burl’s Creek is Back On! Rolling Stones Announce Barrie area show will go on Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.05.2019
Help Shape Barrie’s Future During Public Screening at the Sandbox The City is hosting a movie-themed night to gather public insight Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.05.2019
Uber Stumbles In Stock Market Debut Uber begins trading on the NYSE Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.05.2019
Ford Government Test 110 km/h Speed Limit on Select Highways A Northern Ontario highway will be added later this year Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.05.2019
Excess Weight Could Become 2nd Leading Cause of Preventable Cancer A warning for Canadian adults carrying excess weight. Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.05.2019
Man Riding Bike With Pony Garners Attention in Barrie Have you seen this yet? Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.05.2019
12 Images From Flooding in the Muskoka Area Snapshot of teamwork, devastation, beauty and marvel from #Muskokaflood2019. Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2019
Oh Fur Sure eh, Canadian Accent Ranks 13th Sexiest in the World "Not to be mistaken for American, Canadians speak with subtle vowels and lots of ‘eh’. " Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2019
Festivals: The First Coachella & the Moments that Made it In 1999, the first ever Coachella happened in Indio California, despite a rocky start, it's now one of the largest in the world Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2019
Local Cannabis Jobs in High Demand in Simcoe County It could pay off to learn the science behind the substance. Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.04.2019
Get Some Dirt Under those Fingernails, Earth Day 2019 Millions take part in worldwide clean-ups and activism Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.04.2019
Video: Metalwood Studio is Helping Consumers Say Goodbye to Fast Furniture This Barrie business created a unique one-stop shop platform Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.04.2019
What People Are Saying About Doug Ford’s Budget Announcement Beer and alcohol mentioned more than education Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.04.2019
Nearly Half of Ontario’s Pot Shops Fined For Missing Deadline Ontario cannabis retailers are being penalized Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.04.2019
3.5 Billion People Use This New Uncensored Platform For ‘Influencers’ Escapex says they have a rapid growth rate of 150 million fans per month. Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.04.2019
Shipping Container Space has shopping, Food and a Brewery This new public space in Toronto is constructed out of shipping containers Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.04.2019
Celebrating National Canadian Film Day in Barrie Celebrate 100 years of Canadian cinema at Barrie's Uptown Theatre Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.04.2019
Reports: Ontario’s New Licence Plate Slogan will be ‘A Place to Grow’ Official announcement coming Thursday Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.04.2019
Sandbox Centre Officially Opens Above Barrie’s Bus Terminal CONNECTING PEOPLE & THEIR IDEAS TO BUSINESS RESOURCES Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2019
Canadian Voters Will Encounter Foreign Cyber Interference Elections around the world have also continued to be targeted Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2019
Collingwood Ranked 6th Best Place for Entrepreneurs Collingwood's entrepreneurial spirit recognized Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2019
Le Dîner en Blanc Returns to Southern Georgian Bay The organizers hope to have 1,000 revelers take part this year. Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.04.2019
Housing Market Hangover Benefits First-Time Buyers A slowdown gives first-time buyers an opportunity to buy Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.04.2019
Jonathan Torrens Launches New Show, “Your Two Cents” The production will launch as an eight part web series Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.04.2019
Steven Del Duca Wants to Rebuild The Ontario Liberal Party Del Duca announced an ambitious plan in his leadership bid Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.04.2019
Watch: In the Kitchen With Olive Oil Co Barrie & Newmarket Locally-owned and award-winning Olive Oil Co Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2019
Man Charged in Elmvale Zoo Theft Found Dead The man's body was found on a side road in York Region Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.03.2019
Father says Amber Alert Should Never Have Happened Soloman Jaffri says the Amber Alert “was a mistake” Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.03.2019
Best vegan and plant based eateries in Barrie From strictly vegan options to a menu everyone can get into Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2019
Facebook Has a Plan to Combat Vaccine Misinformation "When we find ads that include misinformation about vaccinations, we will reject them." Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2019
New Tracking System for the Most Vulnerable in South Simcoe It's a tracking device that uses FM frequency to locate missing vulnerable people Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.03.2019
Are Canadian Tax Loopholes Sexist? Men capture majority of benefits from tax deductions, credits & loopholes. Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.03.2019
OSPCA say they won’t enforce animal cruelty laws anymore The OSPCA says it will no longer work with the Doug Ford government Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2019
TV Icon Luke Perry Dead at Age 52 Perry suffered a massive stroke last Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2019
New Paramedic Services Station Unveiled in Collingwood New five-bay, 6,000 square foot facility Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2019
A Local Lager That Helps Raise Money for Charity The Barrie Kempenfelt Rotary Club Launch Local Lager Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.02.2019
VIDEO: Major Pile-Up on Highway 400 in Barrie Multi-vehicle pileup Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2019
24 Hour Relay on the Slopes at Blue Mountain Fundraiser for the Special Olympics and Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation. Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.02.2019
This Weekend; World’s best Snowmobile Racers in Innisfil. The annual FXR Royal Distributing Cup Snowmobile Snowcross races are set for this Saturday and Sunday. Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.02.2019
Integrity Commissioner Asked to Probe MacLeod’s Warning to Autism Group Pressure continues to mount for Ontario Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2019
Skier who died at Blue Mountain Resort Identified as Tim Smuck Smuck leaves behind his two sons, Ace and Lincoln and his fiancée Holly Thompson Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2019
Payless ShoeSource to Close 248 Canadian Stores Payless to close a total of 2,500 stores across North America. Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2019
7 Syrian Refugee Children Dead in Halifax House Fire 7 children, aged 3 months to 17 years old perished in this fire. Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2019
Arkells Allow Song To Be Used as battle cry for Autism Families 'Proud Autism Dad,' Ross Maclean, reached out to the Band on Twitter Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2019
UPDATE: Suspect In Chair Throwing Incident Facing Charges Police Say She Turned Herself In Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.02.2019
UPDATE: Barrie Police Comment After SIU Clears Them in Olando Brown Probe Brown’s Death Attributed to Swallowing Two Plastic Bags While at Barrie Police Station Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.02.2019
VIDEO: Exclusive 6 Dishes Culinary Night Did Not Disappoint It was exclusive, intimate, indulgent and exploratory Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2019
Indulge in Collingwood’s Whiskeylicious Inaugural Whiskey Walk downtown on Sunday Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2019
VIDEO: Sidney Crosby Scores Big With Barrie Hockey Player Fighting Cancer Sidney Crosby surprises young Wyatt, who's battling non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2019
UPDATE: Police Identify Deceased In Collingwood Shooting Pair of Wasaga Beach men lost their lives as the investigation continues. Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.01.2019
VIDEO: This Barrie Restaurant is a Step Outside of the Ordinary It's an intimate casual fine dining experience Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.01.2019
VIDEO: Barrie’s Best Kept Secret? The SpeakCheasy The word is out on the prohibition-era bar Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2019
VIDEO: Barrie’s Farmhouse Restaurant; A Smart Take on Comfort Food Celebrity Chef Randy Feltis loves a good cheese pull, one of the many hits at the Farmhouse Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.01.2019
New Year’s Eve – Barrie with the Sam Roberts Band and Fred Penner Line-up for 2019 New Year's celebration in Downtown Barrie announced. Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2018
VIDEO: Taking Local to a New Level The Osgoode Company are proud to be involved in the push for a downtown market Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2018
New Warden Elected at Simcoe County Council Inauguration Tiny Township Mayor George Cornell elected Warden Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.12.2018
VIDEO: Blumination Dream Trail in the Village at Blue Mountain Take a stroll through the magical Dream Trail at Blue Mountain Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2018
VIDEO: Three Pound “Kitchen Sink” Burger Challenge We bet a competitive eater he couldn't finish this burger in under 12 minutes Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.12.2018
VIDEO: Another Wrong-Way Driver Spotted on Highway 11 Second wrong way driving case on Hwy 11 this month. Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2018
Funeral Service Today for City of Barrie’s First Mayor Willard Kinzie Mayor Jeff Lehman called Kinzie, the father of Barrie's Waterfront Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2018
VIDEO: You May Be Surprised To Learn What’s ‘Made in Simcoe County’ The County launches 'Made in Simcoe County' campaign Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2018
Thousands Attend Remembrance Day Ceremony in Barrie We remember our Canadian Forces members of past and present Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2018
VIDEO: Millennial Meets War Veteran We captured a veteran and high school student having a discussion about life Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2018
VIDEO: Pumpkin Spiced Thai Rolled Ice Cream Anyone? From the streets of Thailand, this is the perfect dessert to try this Fall. Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2018
VIDEO: Taking Local to a New Level The Osgoode Company are proud to be involved in the push for a downtown market Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2018
Our grocery habits have changed at an incredible pace The booming meal-kit business is leading a drastic change in consumer habits Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2018
VIDEO: Epic North Coffee Co Epic North are now roasting their green beans at the new locale. Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.10.2018
VIDEO: Inside this old variety store is one of the best coffee shops around Mark IV Brothers cafe and variety store in Orillia is a must try for coffee lovers north of the city Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.10.2018
VIDEO: Elmvale Jungle Zoo reunited with Agnes after zoo theft 5 month ordeal comes to an end after Agnes was found in Quebec following a break-in Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2018
A Happy Ending; Trio of Inseparable Saint Bernards Adopted Trio of dogs could not be split up when adopted Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2018
The sticky situation legal cannabis has put homeowners, renters and realtors in 65% of landlords would consider lowering rent for tenants who do not smoke cannabis. Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2018
Banner year for animal sanctuary fundraising event The Wishing Well Animal Sanctuary Fabulous Fall Festival was a huge success, Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2018
Canadian astronaut donates eight photographs to RVH Renowned Canadian Astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar donated her works to RVH Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2018
VIDEO: Older than the titanic with more ghosts & spirits than anywhere in the world Ghost tours aboard the S.S. Keewatin steam ship in Port McNicoll Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.10.2018
Saturday: Wishing Well Animal Sanctuary Fabulous Fall Fair Cruelty-free fashion show, food, music and fun for everyone Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.10.2018
A full year in Barrie for the Child Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka The Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka celebrates the 1st anniversary of its Barrie centre Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.10.2018
VIDEO: This is Simcoe County’s first zero waste grocery store Have you heard of a zero-waste lifestyle? It's a trend worth trying Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.10.2018
VIDEO: Wishing Well Sanctuary; Happy as a pig in pulp A local Barrie business is helping feed animals in a very sustainable way Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2018
VIDEO: Capture Coldwater’s colours at its Fall Fair this weekend Coldwater is big on personality, colour and fun Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.09.2018
VIDEO: Southern Sundayz: Barrie’s go-to spot for some late night street eats Southern Sundayz food truck in downtown Barrie is definitely worth trying Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.09.2018
Why did it look like a plumbers convention on Bayfield Street? Hundreds of people stripped down to their undies for a chance to party hard Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.09.2018
Barrie’s media landscape shifts with new digital platform Locally owned Central Ontario Broadcasting launch Barrie 360 Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.09.2018
Here’s how you empty that junk drawer full of old cell phones The County of Simcoe will collect obsolete electronics for free this September, here's what to do Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.09.2018
Revenue from virtual reality proves it has already changed our world Virtual Reality lounge in Barrie gives you a glimpse into our future Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.09.2018
Best Fine Dining Restaurants North of Toronto Check out these 'must-try' fine-dining restaurants north of Toronto. Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.09.2018
VIDEO: Must Try: Canada’s first caesar bar in Collingwood is a huge hit "We keep selling out, I hope this keeps up, it's wild." Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.09.2018
VIDEO: Troubadour Festival revs up Downtown Barrie with good tunes Troubadour Festival promoters say the musical weekend will return in 2019 Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.09.2018
VIDEO: Is Thornton Canada’s Ice Cream Capital? With nearly as many ice cream shops as stop signs, Thornton is a "must stop" Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.09.2018
YouTube will now tell you just how digitally addicted you really are Google's"well-being" statistics are now available for YouTube users Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.09.2018
Lehman Releases Platform in Barrie’s Mayoral Race The 46th mayor of Barrie isn't taking the mayoral race lightly Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.09.2018
Meet the candidates now knocking on your door in Barrie This is the non-certified list of city council and school board candidates running in Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.09.2018
How stiff is the competition for a childcare space where you live? Compare licensed child care spaces against number of children in given postal code Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.09.2018
VIDEO: Watch these Inspirational Spartan Athletes Defy the Odds Two young men with disabilities put on inspiring show during Spartan Race near Collingwood Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.09.2018
Judge sides with Tesla in lawsuit against Ontario government Province loses lawsuit over phase-out of electric vehicle incentives Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.08.2018
Collingwood Area Housing Crisis Predicted 18 Years Ago "Why are we studying the very thing we predicted in a shelved staff report?" Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2018
Canada’s Very Real Child Poverty Problem Over 1.2. million Canadian children live in poverty Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2018
Our Drug Problem is off the Rails Just Released: Simcoe Muskoka Action Plan to Combat Opioid Crisis Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2018
Cringe-Worthy Hotel Gets Redeveloped with Purpose The conversion will house those experiencing chronic homelessness Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2018
Year of the Northern Dog; Rescued and Ready for Adoption Group of dogs rescued from remote community located, north of Thunder Bay Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2018
This is What Wasaga Beach Will Look Like in the Future Next phase will involve constructing mixed-use buildings that front Main Street Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2018
Arts & Culture: Local Photographer Humanizes the Homeless Collingwood's Leah denBok is gaining international attention Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.07.2018
5 Things To Do This Week In Barrie Two major festivals highlight an amazing weekend in the city Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.10.2011
Home of the Week: Renovated Stunner on Executive Street Enjoy a life of luxury at 48 Cityview Circle Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.03.2011
