15+ hour, 36+ min ago   (849+ words) While discount stores have been a bright spot recently for major grocery chains, other units within their empires have been quietly seeing a sales boom: their pharmacies. And it's largely coming from rising sales of weight-loss drugs. The popularity of…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (674+ words) Longtime RVH supporter and Barrie resident David Crook has made another transformational investment in local healthcare, donating $1-million to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's (RVH) Cardiac Care Unit to help meet the region's growing need for advanced cardiac services. The…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (370+ words) As the new school year begins, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is helping Grade 11 and 12 students complete their immunization records and avoid school suspensions. Immunization clinics will be offered at area high schools beginning Sept. 10. Appointments are also…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1127+ words) When it’s really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it’s actually a little more complicated than that. The fabric matters. But so does how heavy it is,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (264+ words) The Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie is calling on the community to step up, lace up, and stand up against gender-based violence at the 2026 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event. The event is happening on Saturday, September 19th from 11:00 a....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (372+ words) A new community hub aimed at improving access to mental health, substance use, and community support services has officially opened in Orillia. The Community Connection Hub, operated by Community Connection and funded through Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund, is designed…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (297+ words) Two Barrie organizations supporting vulnerable residents will benefit from a nationwide fundraising campaign launched by the RONA Foundation. The foundation's annual Home Sweet Home campaign runs from Aug. 31 to Oct. 12, with RONA+ and RONA stores across Canada collecting donations for…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1051+ words) For students starting at a new school, the first day holds many questions: Will they see any familiar faces? Who will they sit with at lunch? Who will they play with at recess? “I’m this much nervous,” said Iman Fair-Seldon,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) Hospitalizations linked to e-scooter injuries increased sharply across Canada over the past year, with new data showing significant rises among both adults and children. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) reported Tuesday that 837 people were hospitalized following e-scooter injuries…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (736+ words) Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It's good to be prepared,…...