DRUG RAID AT OLD BEER PLANT CULTIVATES HEADLINES

It's often said that for those seeking attention, the only bad
publicity is no publicity.

If that's so, then Barrie must be the envy of the attention-searching
set. A national spotlight has been focused on Barrie since news broke
of the record-setting 'pot bust' last weekend. Yes indeed, Barrie is
in the news.

It's a story with tailor-made headlines. No stone has been left
unturned to roll out the obvious. From 'suds to buds' to 'former
brewery goes to pot,' the seeds of this story are still flowering.

Of course, the fact the grow operating was busted at all points to the
success of the joint approach of local police forces in targeting
street drugs. But it also shows that the media won't wait until the
smoke clears to light up to a burning news story.