Rob Cooper

Barrie Colts players and coaches are loading up their gear onto the team bus outside Sadlon arena Thursday afternoon before heading to Brantford ahead of Game 5.

Although potential candidates have until August to enter the race, people started to declare their intentions for October's municipal election early Friday morning.

John Vos of Barrie made sure he was one of the first in line at Earl Rowe Provincial Park in Alliston for its official opening Friday morning.

With the sky-rocketing cost of fuel, people are keeping an eye on price boards along the highway these days. As the long weekend fast approaches, many plan to stay close to home to save a few bucks.

Thursday has been the calm before the long weekend traffic storm. With cottage country the eventual destination for many this weekend, some people decided to hit the road extra early in an effort to beat the traffic.

It didn't take long for traffic to build along Highway 400 through Barrie Friday afternoon, with cottages, resorts and campgrounds the ultimate destination for many.

It was a beautiful day to be out on Lake Simcoe Tuesday - sunny, blue skies and warm temperatures were the perfect recipe for boaters.

Work is now underway on two new purpose-built rental housing developments in Barrie, with nearly 350 new rental units expected to be ready within the next two years.

The men's national football team from Panama will soon be arriving at the Nottawasaga Resort in Alliston to prepare for the upcoming World Cup.

The meeting will be to discuss council’s wishes to change the city’s bylaw surrounding rules for illegal dispensaries.