Local Journalism Initiative Content

Simcoe County Council Recently Approved the Purchase of a 40 Bedroom Modular Housing Facility.

Through Storytelling, Music, and Family Photos, Loney Weaves Together Tales of her Métis Heritage and Identity.

The Gurudwara Offers Free Meals, Religious Services, and Community Programs on a Five-Acre Site.

Barrie Arts Alliance, Led by Chuck Ruttan, Played a Key Role in Advocating for Project With Help of Local Arts Groups.

In Recovery, Dustin Uses Music and Art as Creative Outlets and Credits his Sister as a Key Support.

Lucia Laford Leads Workshop in Woodland-Style Art, Honouring Anishinaabe Storytelling Traditions.

Nayler Discusses how Grief and Loss has Propelled her to do the Community Work with her Non-Profit Ryan’s Hope.

Together, They Engaged in a Deeply Personal and Honest Conversation About Grief, Stigma, Advocacy and Lived Experiences.

Canadian Asso. of Municipal Admin. Representative Praised Barrie CAO Prowse for Sharing the Recognition with his Team.

Host Christine Naylor of Ryan’s Hope Sat Down with Travelling Metis Podcast Host Samantha Loney.

Deloitte Consulting gave the City of Barrie a Clean Bill of Health Based on the Audit and the Financial Statements.

Amy Courser, a Progressive Voice Often at Odds with Mayor Alex Nuttall’s Conservative Stance.