Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
The hum of anticipation is almost audible at first light as shovels and boots converge on Orillia’s compost pick-up sites. Here, under the open sky and among neighbours, a modest mountain of nutrient-rich earth promises transformation for gardens and grass strips alike. But time—and supply—are running short. Each summer, Orillia’s compost program opens the gates […]
Where to get Orillia’s free compost before it disappears Read More »
One man’s critical injury on Bayfield Street this week has prompted residents to examine the safety of pedestrian crossings near Barrie’s bustling plazas—a question that gains new urgency every time another accident makes headlines. Bayfield Street is more than a thoroughfare. It’s a central artery lined with busy plazas, drawing shoppers, commuters, and families. The
Are Barrie’s Plaza Crossings Putting Pedestrians at Risk? Read More »
September mornings in Orillia have a way of transforming determination into action. At Tudhope Park, footsteps and laughter blend with a purpose that runs deeper than any finish line: the relentless pursuit of a world without cancer. The city’s relationship with the Terry Fox Run stretches back nearly three decades, rooted in the memory of
Cancer research gains momentum as Orillia steps up Read More »
On a humid Barrie evening, the windows of Bacio Trattoria glow with the promise of something rare: authenticity plated without pretence. The restaurant’s recent Consumer Choice Award stands less as a trophy, more as quiet validation of a philosophy steeped in memory and painstaking craft. In a world where culinary trends flicker and fade, Bacio’s
Meet the local Italian restaurant winning hearts and awards Read More »
Red and white banners fluttered in the summer breeze on Harvie Settlement Road, a sight too bold for even the most stoic passerby to ignore. In Orillia, the friendly rivalry of the inaugural flag challenge quickly became a test of not just national pride, but neighbourly resolve—and Harvie Settlement Road emerged as the city’s most
Orillia neighbours showcase Canadian pride through the flag challenge Read More »
In the small hours of Sunday night, violence pierced the calm of Orillia, leaving a man in his 40s fighting for recovery and a community hungering for answers. Paramedics arrived swiftly after reports of an assault, finding the injured man and rushing him first to the local hospital. The severity of his wounds demanded more
Police tight-lipped following Orillia stabbing and airlift Read More »
Blue skies and laughter faded swiftly at Wildwood Conservation Area, east of St. Marys, when an ordinary Sunday evening unravelled into tragedy. A family’s day at the water’s edge ended in heartbreak as a search unfolded beneath the waning summer sun. On July 20, a 13-year-old girl from Hamilton, visiting the conservation area with her
Tragedy at Wildwood Conservation Area claims young life Read More »
As the morning sun traced the lakes of Muskoka, the premiers of Canada assembled not just to debate trade or tariffs, but to begin with voices often left at the margins: Indigenous leaders. The decision to open three days of high-stakes talks with these groups marked a deliberate, and long overdue, gesture towards putting Indigenous
Public safety in focus as premiers meet Indigenous groups in Muskoka Read More »
Fears ripple through Ontario’s supportive housing sector as a new law threatens to make landlords liable for drug activity in their rental units. While the legislation has not yet come into force, its shadow already weighs on organizations at the front lines of affordable housing. The government’s plan, embedded in Bill 10, aims to crack
Will new drug liability laws undermine supportive housing in Ontario? Read More »
Threats of sweeping tariffs have forced Canada’s premiers into an unusual position: negotiating not only with a foreign power, but among themselves, to preserve the nation’s economic footing. This week’s summit in Muskoka, Ontario, is no ordinary gathering. The shadow of President Donald Trump’s proposed thirty-five percent tariffs looms large, with Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada’s Economic Future Hangs on Muskoka’s Summit Decisions Read More »
