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Drainage Act issue plugs up TBM council

Drainage Act issue plugs up TBM council

Three developers in the Craigleith area have invoked a clause in the act to allow them to combine work and cash for drainage infrastructure on their sites
Union rep says hospital protest about safety, not wages

Union rep says hospital protest about safety, not wages

'We are dedicated to our patients and our communities. Not allowing us to provide good, safe care is impacting everyone,' says Barrie picket organizer
Hockey Battles Cancer event raising funds for local teen

Hockey Battles Cancer event raising funds for local teen

17-year-old diagnosed with same cancer as Terry Fox
TBM builds on official plan work with report on building height

TBM builds on official plan work with report on building height

As part of phase two of the town's official plan refresh, two new background reports are coming, one on building height and the other on design guidelines, public sessions to follow
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: How 'The Trillium' came into bloom

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: How 'The Trillium' came into bloom

Village Media has expanded to Queen’s Park, where our experienced team will cover every angle of provincial politics. Here's how the new site came together — at warp speed
Police charge man with fraud after investigating ditched vehicle

Police charge man with fraud after investigating ditched vehicle

Police believe the vehicle was sold in a 'fraudulent transaction' via an online buy-and-sell site
Today is National Kids and Vaccines Day

Today is National Kids and Vaccines Day

The local health unit is marking the occasion with a reminder of the role vaccines and immunizations play in protecting children and youth
Collingwood library hires security following overdose event

Collingwood library hires security following overdose event

‘It can be a mixed message, in some ways. We had always leaned toward not having it. As we saw (incidents) increasing, we decided to trial having a guard on-site,’ says Collingwood library CEO
Hackathon will see students take part in virtual reality challenge

Hackathon will see students take part in virtual reality challenge

More than $7,500 in prizes up for grabs during event at Georgian College on Friday and Saturday
Inclement weather cancels all area school buses

Inclement weather cancels all area school buses

Schools remain open