Beyond Local

'The arrest being made should put some ease into our community knowing that we accomplished what we said we were going to do,' says Barrie police official

'Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the community,' says Barrie mayor; investigation continues into death of 23-month-old boy in south end

Robert Aurich, an abuse survivor himself, shares how his 'life was destroyed' by drugs for a skin condition that caused a confirmed psychotic reaction, and the torment that continues despite charges being stayed

OTTAWA — Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators at the largest annual tourism convention in Canada.

We found out where Blue hails from, and why residents keep seeing him around the hamlet

Ontario Dental Association president says changes coming to Canadian Dental Care Plan; 'we are cautiously optimistic that our concerns will be addressed,' he says

Many questions still linger at local school boards about the province's ban on cell phones

'When we label it as an epidemic, I do believe it draws more attention to the issue,' said Coun. Jay Fallis as Orillia became 95th municipality to join 'wave of change'

She's among 36 athletes from 11 countries chosen to compete in Paris this summer under the acronym EOR (Equipe Olympique des Refugies) and under their own flag featuring a heart surrounded by arrows to symbolize finding their way home

She's embracing AI and sees it as a 'major growth area in the art industry'