Dana Roberts

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Dana Roberts

After eliminating the Niagara Ice Dogs in 5-games, the Barrie Colts began round two of the OHL playoffs hosting the Kingston Frontenacs. The Colts were down 2-0 but rallied in a big way and tied the game. Then they scored six-straight unanswered goals including a perfect power play going 2-for-2 as the Colts skated to a 6 - 2 victoryGame two goes Saturday night here at home at the Sadlon Arena.

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Dana Roberts

While she’s making waves in Nashville’s bustling country music scene, there’s nothing quite like performing in front of a hometown crowd for Parker Graye. The singer/songwriter from Orillia is getting set to take to the stage of one of the Sunshine City’s most iconic venues – the Orillia Opera House. Itching to get back out on the road, the upcoming tour is a play on words based off a recent successful single. “I feel like I need to get on the road and play some shows,” Graye said to CTV News.

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Dana Roberts

Without power, Tops Pizza offered free pizza to hydro workers during the ice storm. Wed., April 2, 2025. To say it’s been a long week for many would be an understatement. but in these challenging times many have stepped up to the plate - including a local pizza shop in Orillia that handed out free food to hydro workers. `My heart is full. We love doing what we do, and this is part of us, giving back to our community,” said owner Toni Marinakos.

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Dana Roberts

‘I’m disappointed. I have to be honest,’ central Ontario mayors react to auto-sector tariff announcement The mayor of New Tecumseth is calling for increased dialogue between our federal government and the Trump administration after the long-threatened 25 per cent tariffs on all auto imports were confirmed by the U.S. president. “We are going to lobby the provincial government. We’re going to lobby the federal government. And at the end of the day, what we’re talking about is that let’s sit down.

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Dana Roberts

The Ontario Fire Marshal is being called in after a fire broke out at a Barrie home Wednesday evening. According to fire officials emergency crews were called to a single-family home on Taylor Dr. in Barrie shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. All residents inside managed to self-evacuate with no injuries reported. The blaze is being treated as suspicious in nature. Barrie police are expected to hold the scene overnight, with an investigation expected to commence tomorrow.