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More than 200 people were brave enough to take the plunge this past weekend at the Winterfest Polar Bear Swim. [more]
Chair resigns from police board
Feb 09, 2010 - BARRIE - Rick Jones – a civilian appointed by the City of Barrie – gave his notice Monday. [more]
City looking at long-term care options
Feb 09, 2010 - BARRIE - This year, as Barrie pays $819,000, the county projects there will be 16 Barrie residents in care. That amounts to $48,176 per person. [more]
Free Christmas Eve dinner at Crabby Joe's
 Dec 15, 2009 - The Alliston Crabby Joe's, located at 146 Young. St. W., is offering a holiday turkey lunch for free this Dec. 24 from noon to 5 p.m.. The holiday lunch comes with turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes and coffee, tea or pop. The only thing Crabby Joe's asks in return is that guests continue the spirit of giving by donating to the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Alliston.December 15, 2009 [more] |
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Ad for police chief surprises board
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - Two weeks after Barrie police chief Wayne Frechette threatened to resign, the Barrie Police Services Board has launched the search for his replacement. [more]
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - Two weeks after Barrie police chief Wayne Frechette threatened to resign, the Barrie Police Services Board has launched the search for his replacement. [more]
Thousands celebrate winter
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - An estimated 20,000 people took part in Winterfest and Festival of Ice celebrations in downtown Barrie this weekend. [more]
Ad for police chief raises questions
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - City council is demanding answers about an advertisement for a police chief that ran in Saturday’s Glode and Mail Careers section. [more]
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - City council is demanding answers about an advertisement for a police chief that ran in Saturday’s Glode and Mail Careers section. [more]
Couple finds $25,000 in Quest
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - A Barrie couple has won $25,000 playing Quest for Gold Crossword [more]
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - A Barrie couple has won $25,000 playing Quest for Gold Crossword [more]
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The funny thing about discovering humour
Feb 09, 2010 - Her sense of what is funny is growing more sophisticated by the day, and I can’t help but feel heartened by her appreciation for things that make us spurt milk through our noses. [more] |
A timeout may stop incessant barking
Feb 09, 2010 - The top three motivators for barking for no apparent reason are: anxiety due to insecurities, looking for attention (even negative attention is attention) and boredom. [more] |
Hang up the phone and watch out for semis
Feb 04, 2010 - If you don't have a device that allows you to shout into your rearview mirror or bellow into your sun visor while performing hands-free cellphone gymnastics, but still can't stay off the phone, you better watch ... [more] |
Snowmobiling accidents claim third life
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - The snowmobiling death of a 57-year-old man, who left the trail and hit a tree in northern Oro-Medonte, is the third fatality in Central Ontario in the past week. [more]
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - The snowmobiling death of a 57-year-old man, who left the trail and hit a tree in northern Oro-Medonte, is the third fatality in Central Ontario in the past week. [more]
Colts beat Generals in Oshawa
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - The Barrie Colts (43-7-0-2) scored four goals in the first period at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, en route to a 4-1 victory over the Generals Sunday afternoon. [more]
Feb 08, 2010 - BARRIE - The Barrie Colts (43-7-0-2) scored four goals in the first period at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, en route to a 4-1 victory over the Generals Sunday afternoon. [more]
REVIEW: Children’s Book of Art
Feb 09, 2010 - BARRIE - Colour this children’s book fantastic. [more]
Design of the times
Feb 09, 2010 - BARRIE - See the latest decorating trends at RVH fundraiser Wine & Design at Georgian College on Feb. 18. [more]
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