Chris Simon Journalism

08/09/2023

This change doesn't alter the footprint of the development, though it will increase the cost by roughly $30 million.

Number of units goes from 176 to 215, but building footprint stays the same.

08/08/2023

There appears to be a renewed pitch coming for a waterfront stadium in Barrie.

08/08/2023

Emily and Kyla Martin just added Pan Am hardware to their collection.

Emily and Kyla Martin competed in separate track events in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

08/08/2023

Cocina Mexicana patrons may have one of Barrie's nicest waterfront views to take in when they sip their next cerveza.

Announcement comes more than 1 year after plans for condo, hotel redevelopment at 149-153 Dunlop St. E. hit a wall.

08/04/2023

This year’s event is headlined by National Hockey League stars John Tavares, Bo Horvat, Andrew Mangiapane and Quinton Byfield, Olympians Emma Maltais and Erin Ambrose, and Toronto Maple Leafs legend Gary Roberts.
John Tavares Foundation I Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Foundation

Event slated for Sadlon Arena in Barrie Aug. 9.

08/04/2023

Kelsey Aman is hoping to start something big at the new Innisfil Town Square.
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Upcoming markets there include Simcoe Serenade (Aug. 26) and For the Love of Fall (Sept. 30).

08/04/2023

They compete in different sports, but Emily and Kyla Martin are on the same track in more ways than one.

Emily Martin racing in 100-metre and 200-metre distances; sibling Kyla goes for gold in 800-metre and 1,500-metre events.

08/03/2023

In its first update of COVID-19 statistics in five weeks, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reported two new deaths and 97 additional infections.

Health unit reports 2 new deaths, 97 additional infections since June 29.

08/03/2023

The family that operated the currently shuttered Float Tank Barrie also ran a holding company that sold the sensory-deprivation business's commercial unit for over $1 million — hundreds of thousands more than they paid for it in 2016.

Unit purchased by BWW Holdings for $330,000 in 2016; Float Tank Barrie announced temporary closure in April.

08/03/2023

A 56-year-old motorcycle driver has died following a two-vehicle crash in central Barrie late Wednesday afternoon.

Incident occurred at the Innisfil and Johns streets intersection; roads in the area were closed for several hours.

08/02/2023

Corradetti was accused of abusing a student or students verbally and psychologically or emotionally, and engaging in sexual misconduct and conduct “unbecoming of a member” of the college.
Ontario College of Teachers I OECTA - Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association I

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board educator disciplined by Ontario College of Teachers.

07/31/2023

All but four of the purebred Ragdoll cats were sick with either conjunctivitis or diarrhea — some had a combination of both.
Furry Friends Animal Shelter Inc. I Aldergrove Animal Clinic I

Clowder of Ragdolls left in boxes on the clinic's front porch July 28 at about 4 a.m.

07/29/2023

Carmen Lazinchuk and Dr. Kelsey Marwood want to help you see clearly without breaking the bank.
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Company has roughly 2,000 stores in 11 countries across the globe.

07/29/2023

Know someone who has contributed a lot to Barrie’s arts scene? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2023 Barrie Arts Awards.

Nominations in six categories will be open until Sept. 4. Drawing a crowd: City seeking nominees for 2023 Barrie Arts Awards.

07/29/2023

Stuff the Bus provides essential school supplies to Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County students from kindergarten to Grade 12. In 2022, 1,200 children and youth were supported — Glowing Hearts Charity hopes to bring that number up to 1,500 this year.

Glowing Hearts Charity's annual fundraiser hopes to get 1,500 children and youth "on the right track" to start school year.

07/29/2023

When asked whether the Lowe's rebrand could lead to the closure of Barrie's existing Rona location, a company representative said this: "We continually evaluate our operations and make changes as needed to better serve our customers and our stores."

Change represents 'significant investment' and 'renewed commitment' to company, CEO says.

07/29/2023

Some customers are fuming after a once-popular sensory deprivation business closed its doors in the spring and left them out money.

Springwater Township resident says she has about a year's worth of prepaid credits — valued at $730 — that the company won't currently honour.

07/26/2023

Barrie has granted $10,000 each to the Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka and the John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka, to assist with the charitable organizations’ family reunification programs.

Funding links back to council’s mid-May approval of a motion intended to address the city’s homelessness crisis.