The Simcoe County Flu Assessment Centre, at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Steel Street in Barrie, will continue to operate through the weekend, however, will officially close as of Monday as a result of a steady decline in the number of patients.[...]

About 7,000 customers were affected by a mass power outage Thursday afternoon in the Barrie area, which some sources believe was caused by a wild animal. John Olthuis, with PowerStream Barrie Hydro, said the cause is suspected animal contact at a local transformer at 12:16 p.[...]

Do you have questions about the HST? Do you want to know more about Ontario's economic plan? John Wilkinson, minister of revenue, will make a return visit to Barrie on Friday to speak with members of the business community.[...]

TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. says it's laying off about 900 employees across Canada, mostly in executive and management positions, in an effort to streamline operations to contend with rivals.[...]

A woman from Owen Sound and her one-year-old daughter are dead after an accident that sent three other people, including a couple from Meaford, to hospital. Tali Cohen, 31, and her daughter Healey Illouz were killed in the collision that occurred Tuesday night on Hwy.[...]

The place where you live out your last days and take your last breath should be one of solace that feels like home. It should allow you to die with dignity, have your family gather beside you and never spend a minute of your end-of-life journey alone.[...]

MIDHURST - For a decade now, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has been traveling across North America, raising food, money and awareness food banks. On Dec. 2, the train will be pulling into the Midhurst station, just north of Barrie.[...]

Barrie's Grocery Assistance Program is looking for a freezer full of turkeys. The city's other food bank wants enough frozen birds to hand out with cranberries, stuffing and all the fixings to Barrie's hungry, so they can have a Christmas dinner too.[...]

Barrie homeowners could face a 2.4% property tax increase next year, along with $55 hike in their annual water and sewer bill.[...]

I f you're wondering how the robot-like march of the world's politicians towards Copenhagen can possibly continue in the face of the scientific scandal dubbed "climategate," it's because Big Government, Big Business and Big Green don't give a s*** about "the science.[...]

Fantastic Mr. Fox is an animated movie full of mischief and sardonic wild animals. Filmmaker Wes Anderson has reshaped the work of Roald Dahl to fit the big screen, tossing in plenty of his distinguishing ironic humour in the process.[...]

Cecily Channer believes in guardian angels - and she's not alone. According to a recent Gallop poll, 82% of women and 72% of men believe in angels.[...]

She's California dreamin'. A trip to California for a teenager normally means sun, sand and relaxation. But for Barrie's Dianna Kavanagh, it involves beams, vaults and bars. The 13-year-old gymnast qualified for the Return of the Titans invitational competition in Fullerton, Calif.[...]

The family of a 14-year-old teen who was stabbed to death became outraged yesterday when they heard his killer could serve his sentence in a "cushy" youth facility.[...]

About 7,000 customers were affected by a mass power outage Thursday afternoon in the Barrie area, including a large portion of the city's south end. John Olthuis, with PowerStream Barrie Hydro, said the electricity went out at 12:16 p.[...]

NEWMARKET — The motorist who struck an Elmvale man on Dunlop Street West last winter and then fled the scene has been sentenced to 30 months behind bars. Alan MacDonald, 52, pleaded guilty earlier this month to failure to remain at the scene of a crash causing bodily harm.[...]

Barrie police have charged a man with 55 fraud-related charges following an investigation that has lasted almost five months. The suspect was arrested Tuesday by Cobourg police on an outstanding warrant.[...]

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has added an extra H1N1 flu vaccine clinic to the area for Friday . In addition to the clinic being offered in Stroud, a clinic is also being offered in Barrie at Barrie By the Bay, 80 Bradford St.[...]

MELANCTHON TWP. — A woman and her one-year-old baby girl were killed in a two-vehicle crash, Tuesday night, southwest of Barrie. The baby's father, who was driving the vehicle, is being treated for injuries that aren't considered life-threatening.[...]

The 'stars' put on their dancing shoes last night at the Southshore Community Centre for the final instalment of Dancing with the Stars Barrie. Organized by Tranter Institute, money raised from the event goes to support the Barrie Public Library.[...]