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It's a boy! Stevenson Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023

It's a boy! Stevenson Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023

Kelly and Nick Archibald welcomed a baby boy, Tate, on Jan. 2, 2023 at 2:33 p.m.
Words in action: Poetry event ready to hold court

Words in action: Poetry event ready to hold court

'It is a family-friendly event,' says Barrie's poet laureate, who stresses her 'next stop' will be Innisfil
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
COLUMN: 2022 was unforgettable, rife with tragedy

COLUMN: 2022 was unforgettable, rife with tragedy

Six young people were killed in a crash on McKay Road last summer, followed by the shooting deaths of three police officers later in the year
Volunteers needed for World Cup ski event coming to region

Volunteers needed for World Cup ski event coming to region

‘It’s a really big deal from a world-of-snowboarding perspective,’ says Collingwood-based volunteer of World Cup event, which runs Jan. 26-27
Need work? 'Rewarding' custodian jobs available at school board

Need work? 'Rewarding' custodian jobs available at school board

Job fair goes Jan. 4: 'Custodians are highly respected members of the school community and are valued by students, teachers and other staff members,' says official
SIU called after four people injured in Barrie crash

SIU called after four people injured in Barrie crash

Special Investigations Unit says driver fled from police Sunday night and struck cement pole on Yonge Street, north of Big Bay Point Road
Local woman named Alpine Ontario volunteer of the year

Local woman named Alpine Ontario volunteer of the year

Kris Baird, a Wasaga Beach resident, has received the Alpine Ontario Fasken Volunteer of the Year Award.
Residents ring in new year at Family First event (18 photos)

Residents ring in new year at Family First event (18 photos)

About 2,000 people enjoyed a range of activities as they helped celebrate the dawn of 2023 at the BWG Leisure Centre
Bradford teen facing drug charges following traffic stop

Bradford teen facing drug charges following traffic stop

The 19-year-old accused of possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, says OPP