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Georgian College partnering on research buoy to monitor lake conditions

Georgian College partnering on research buoy to monitor lake conditions

Device deployed off Lake Huron's Saugeen Shores will collect data on wave height, direction, water temperature and other variables
Creek realignment proposed to boost Bradford's Hwy. 400 employment land

Creek realignment proposed to boost Bradford's Hwy. 400 employment land

Builder looking for zoning and Official Plan amendments to realign waterway and ‘maximize’ opportunity in 400 employment land
'It's stigmatizing': Outreach vans ticketed, benches removed in Orillia

'It's stigmatizing': Outreach vans ticketed, benches removed in Orillia

Removing benches 'tells them they’re not welcome. That they are the problem,' says Lighthouse official in wake of city's decision that was decried by councillor
Shelves emptying at north Barrie's Toys “R” Us amid store closure

Shelves emptying at north Barrie's Toys “R” Us amid store closure

Employee at north-end store believes closure linked to real estate deal, however marketing official could not be reached for comment
Good morning, Barrie! Here's today's weather!

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

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Midland and surrounding areas

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Midland and surrounding areas

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several regions in central Ontario, including Barrie, Collingwood and Hillsdale
New features, more capacity added this summer at Barrie’s SplashON water park

New features, more capacity added this summer at Barrie’s SplashON water park

'The whole team is really pumped to get started today,' says manager; additions include wrecking ball, monkey bars and swing
Court hears closing submissions in Snowbird pilot's sex assault trial

Court hears closing submissions in Snowbird pilot's sex assault trial

Maj. Steven Hurlbut has maintained his innocence throughout prolonged legal battle that ended this week at Barrie courthouse; judgment expected in August
WATCH: First came the Stanley Cup win, then the viral video

WATCH: First came the Stanley Cup win, then the viral video

Tonight on our 'Closer Look' podcast: Florida Panthers champion Jonah Gadjovich stops by the show for a heartfelt conversation about family, fighting through injury — and the clip he can't stop watching
More charges laid in multi-jurisdictional bank robbery investigation

More charges laid in multi-jurisdictional bank robbery investigation

Cobourg man charged with robbery with restricted or prohibited weapon as part of Project Opal; Ajax man still wanted by police