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Thieves slip out of Tottenham LCBO with some expensive scotch: OPP

Thieves slip out of Tottenham LCBO with some expensive scotch: OPP

Police say two people took $1,400 worth of Johnnie Walker from Queen Street South store on Nov. 27; same store struck by thieves in separate incident on Dec. 6
Nuttall declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Nuttall declares 'success' from boundary study conclusions

Consultant's report says Barrie likely has sufficient employment area land to meet long-term demands through 2051; three councils to discuss report Wednesday
It’s a good year to grow Christmas trees

It’s a good year to grow Christmas trees

Though climate change is making Christmas tree crops more unpredictable, this past year seemed to be the sweet spot, leading to taller, better looking trees
Good morning, Bradford! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Bradford! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Walking pneumonia' spiking in region, Ontario

'Walking pneumonia' spiking in region, Ontario

York Region is among the areas experiencing the illness more, with a 23.4 per cent positivity rate being the ninth highest among the province’s 34 public health units
CLOSER LOOK: The unsolved mystery of Nuseiba Hasan

CLOSER LOOK: The unsolved mystery of Nuseiba Hasan

In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of a big story making headlines around the province. On today's episode: Driven to her family farm — and never seen again
COLUMN: A month of watching the machinery of justice at work

COLUMN: A month of watching the machinery of justice at work

Skilled lawyers, shackled prisoners, kindly judges and professional court staff, all in a day's work at the Barrie courthouse
Driver charged with impaired after near-miss with police vehicle: OPP

Driver charged with impaired after near-miss with police vehicle: OPP

Police say officer was southbound on County Road 27 when northbound vehicle 'suddenly crossed over the lane' toward OPP vehicle
Reporting your child’s immunization records? There's an app for that

Reporting your child’s immunization records? There's an app for that

Under Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act, parents are responsible for ensuring their children's immunization records with public health are up to date
Bradford council grants extension for industrial build near Hwy. 400

Bradford council grants extension for industrial build near Hwy. 400

Bond Head Properties planning project on northeast corner of highway and Line 5; but councillor stresses developments ‘shouldn’t drag on forever’