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Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to previous Adjala-Tos job

Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to previous Adjala-Tos job

Lawsuit by former treasurer states 'Bunn and the township engaged in outrageous or flagrant conduct calculated to cause harm, which resulted in a visible and provable illness'
One killed in Hwy. 400 multi-vehicle crash near Cookstown (update)

One killed in Hwy. 400 multi-vehicle crash near Cookstown (update)

A witness told police a road rage incident between two vehicles resulted in an initial collision
Public board sees 'change in attitudes,' rising student absenteeism

Public board sees 'change in attitudes,' rising student absenteeism

Student trustee explains she received a zero mark for missing mid-term exam scheduled on Muslim holiday
Poll: Three-quarters are wary about digital privacy

Poll: Three-quarters are wary about digital privacy

Our electronic devices are convenient and at this point nearly universal. But we have reason, as shown by a very long string of nasty surprises, to be wary about what information they're sharing about us and with whom
YMCA to celebrate, 'shine a light' on local accomplishments

YMCA to celebrate, 'shine a light' on local accomplishments

Event taking place May 6 at Barrie Country Club
POSTCARD MEMORIES: For whom the bell tolls

POSTCARD MEMORIES: For whom the bell tolls

By the 1960s, the sound of school bells no longer rang over rural hamlets as students were bused to larger, more modern central locations
Candle-making workshop a creative and 'therapeutic experience'

Candle-making workshop a creative and 'therapeutic experience'

Innisfil-based business hosting workshop, with proceeds benefiting Churchill church
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4

Nurse said she was eager to have a direct impact on young fans through the upcoming game
Barrie moved to act on wiping out theatre company's deficit

Barrie moved to act on wiping out theatre company's deficit

'Theatre by the Bay is requesting urgent assistance. A combination of pandemic-related factors led to a deficit,' says artistic director
'Conflicting emotions': Locals help ready Keewatin in new home

'Conflicting emotions': Locals help ready Keewatin in new home

Known as the UNpacking Crew, residents head to Kingston to unpack Edwardian-era ship that left Port McNicoll a year ago