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COLUMN: Women's unique health needs require attention

COLUMN: Women's unique health needs require attention

Local pharmacist urges women to seek help to ensure they're healthy
LETTER: Doug Ford should revisit Greenbelt decision

LETTER: Doug Ford should revisit Greenbelt decision

'The process didn’t consider the agricultural, environmental and financial impacts of the decision,' says letter writer
Tim McGraw wows 'em at Boots and Hearts finale (18 photos)

Tim McGraw wows 'em at Boots and Hearts finale (18 photos)

Country megastar hits all the right notes as the Boots and Heart Festival, which drew tens of thousands of people to Oro-Medonte, wrapped up Sunday night
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Renowned ghost hunter making local stop on Canadian tour

Renowned ghost hunter making local stop on Canadian tour

'I’m going to blow their minds open. I’m out to prove ghosts and spirits exist,' says Cameron Bagg of his Ghost Revelations Tour that will be in region Sept. 23
Buying booze this fall? Better bring your own bag

Buying booze this fall? Better bring your own bag

The company says more than 135 million paper bags are sold at its stores each year
COLUMN: Retiring OHL commish leaves local legacy

COLUMN: Retiring OHL commish leaves local legacy

David Branch granted Barrie an expansion team 30 years ago
Council to debate future of Brian Orser Arena at Monday meeting

Council to debate future of Brian Orser Arena at Monday meeting

Council being asked to OK $140,000 in additional funding for design work on Brian Orser Arena in advance of a potential $12.4-M renovation project
Boots and Hearts is 'the place to be' for adventurous campers

Boots and Hearts is 'the place to be' for adventurous campers

'I just like the vibe. I’m a country music fan, so that helps,' says second-time concert-goer among many who enjoy the wild and crazy camping scene at Burl's Creek
West Street bridge over Highway 11 demolished overnight

West Street bridge over Highway 11 demolished overnight

New bridge has a sidewalk and bike lane and a new west-south ramp has also been created, officials say