Local medical officer of health thanks those for raising concerns, warns of potential for third wave, in open letter following red zone designation Letter addressed to workers and business owners affected by recent lockdown Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2021
Sadlon Arena gets new marquee over a year after naming rights deal signed New signage comes as part of $1.7 million deal Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2021
Barrie Police officer earns award nomination through work on crisis outreach team Constable Guy Peters nominated for his efforts with a local family Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2021
Province bumping up vaccination timetable, essential workers included in phase 2 Some three million Ontarians with medical conditions could get access to vaccine sooner Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2021
Simcoe Muskoka moving back into red zone as of Monday following outcry from local business Red shift comes a week following region's move to grey zone Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2021
Health Canada gives nod to single-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine U.S.-made vaccine said to be 85 percent effective against COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2021
Provincial COVID-19 numbers as of Saturday, March 6 Province updates its numbers daily except holidays, the SMDHU does so Monday to Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2021
Barrie Transit driver tests positive for COVID-19 All Barrie Transit operators separated from passengers by plexiglass and six feet of space Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2021
Midland pulls the plug on annual butter tart festival for a second year in a row Festival expected to go ahead in June of 2022 Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2021
Does the pandemic have you hitting the bottle more? StatsCan says one in four Canadians upped their alcohol intake About one in three Canadians reported increased use of cannabis in the last year Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2021
Premiers calling on the feds to boost healthcare funding to provinces and territories An increase from 22 to 35 percent in funding would mean another $10 billion for Ontario alone Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2021
Police release suspect photos following armed hold up in Collingwood Man held up Ontario Street business at knife-point Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2021
Health Unit won’t ask for SIN when calling about available vaccine waitlist slot Health unit asks you to show up right on time for your appointment, with limited waiting space available Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2021
Barrie and Simcoe County to receive over seven million out of $500m in provincial Safe Restart top-up funding AMO president calls it an important investment in the province's economic recovery Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2021
Barrie man has an appointment with a judge, accused of threatening a sex trade worker 44-year-old arrested and charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2021
Feds extending wage and rent subsidy programs until early June Wage subsidy of 75 percent and rent subsidy of 65 percent to continue into the summer Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2021
Nearly $1000 in fines handed to Huntsville landlord accused of failing to install alarms Inspectors say some units in a rental property were lacking smoke and carbon monoxide alarms Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2021
Barrie-area MPP hoping locals will weigh in on red-grey zone survey that could help steer decision-making MPP Downey says he's working with the local health unit to move the region back to red Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2021
County of Simcoe urging officials to reconsider grey zone restrictions on business "We have been assured that the Province is actively looking at the situation" Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2021
Impaired driving charge laid following false claims of hit-and-run in Innisfil Tip from the public also led to another impaired driving arrest Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2021
Collingwood cops on the hunt for a suspect following Monday evening armed hold up Man armed with a knife robbed Ontario Street business Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2021
Three local arts organizations to receive a share of $24 million provincial relief fund MacLaren Art Centre, Talk is Free Theatre, Mariposa Folk Foundation all to receive funding Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2021
Honda’s donation to Barrie Public Library to boost STEAM learning at upcoming Holly branch Science, tech, engineering, arts, and math a gateway to critical thinking and problem solving Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2021
Pandemic led to biggest drop in Canadian GDP on record; decreased spending on cars and fuel, more spending on cannabis and food in 2020 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2021
Barrie-Innisfil Conservative Association raises $3,300 for local food banks Pair of cheques presented on Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
Barrie Police arrest man in connection to overdose death last week Innisfil man facing manslaughter, trafficking charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
Barrie Food Bank Executive Director Peter Sundborg retiring after 10 years of supporting the community Local organizations remembering Peter for the positive changes he has made in the city Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
Barrie-area MPPs issue joint statement in response to outcry over going into grey zone MPPs Downey and Khanjin say numbers show we should be in red, but recent health official prompting means grey for now Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
Catholic school board given green light to build new school in Alliston Province providing $15 million to the effort Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
Reports of Friday afternoon abduction at Angus school a “misinterpretation of events” according to OPP Police say misunderstanding led to reports of kidnapping attempt Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
Simcoe-Muskoka opens 13 vaccination clinics as it enters its third lockdown Holly Rec centre among the bakers' dozen immunization sites across Simcoe-Muskoka Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2021
Pedestrian who fell from Anne Street overpass receiving treatment they need: Barrie Police The 400 was also gummed up by a vehicle rollover around the same time Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Provincial COVID-19 modelling media briefing took more optimistic tone, with the potential of a better summer on the way Many health indicators trending downward, but vigilance is required to keep it that way Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Simcoe-Muskoka residents can book a COVID-19 shot online as of Monday at one of 13 locations in the region those 85+, Indigenous adults 55+, those with chronic condition or on the frontline of healthcare could be eligible Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Provincial government pitching new rules surrounding third party ads, campaign donations, collusion Barrie-area MPP says move is to ensure voters decide election outcomes, not big business Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Drug-impaired driving charge laid following call from concerned citizen in Innisfil Police say suspected fentanyl was seized from the vehicle as well Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Midland passes 2021 budget with 2.5 percent property tax increase over last year Town staff stuck to council direction, limiting increase to 2.5 percent Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Pay to park at any City of Barrie-owned parking spot via mobile app HotSpot instead of feeding the meter App charges twenty cent convenience fee Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2021
Barrie Police lay trafficking charges after vehicle pulled out of traffic altogether Motorist abruptly stopped his vehicle, catching the eye of a nearby officer Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2021
Bradford resident had knife pulled on him while confronting suspected thief South Simcoe Police make arrest without incident or injury Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2021
Queen’s Park to support the training of over 8,200 PSWs, liberal leader says too little, too late Georgian College to offer the training Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2021
Martyrs’ Shrine to remain closed again this year, resulting in estimated $26 million impact on region Closure has resulted in many job losses and cancelled contracts within the community Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2021
Province hands down further details of long-term vaccination plans, grouping folks by age through the summer Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2021
Phony cabbie swapping real debit cards for fake ones as part of new scam reported in Barrie Victims offered cash by person claiming to have been a passenger of a cab that only takes debit Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
Local health unit gearing up for broader COVID-19 vaccination across Simcoe-Muskoka with clinics to open March 1 Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health says public health units best suited to craft vaccination plans Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
Police probing Monday evening armed hold up of Collingwood gas station Masked man took off with undisclosed amount of cash, says OPP Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
Efforts to support family of deceased child continue, with online fundraiser hoping to cover some funeral costs 13-year-old struck and killed by train Sunday morning Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
Police investigating arsons along Orillia hiking trail after 16th burning tree reported Numerous occurrences reported since fall of 2020 Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
Cops in Muskoka say they shut down pot delivery service Toronto man arrested, over ten grand in cannabis seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
Pair busted for drug possession after a vehicle cut through live lanes of traffic in Barrie Officers claim to have found prohibited knives in the vehicle as well Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
Potential renter saved themselves money, aggravation after looking into a Collingwood listing more thoroughly House was legitimately for sale, fraudster pretended it was for rent Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
Province proposing new legislation that beefs up penalties against human traffickers and adds supports for those victimized Proposed legislation comes on Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
Barrie police raid Tiffin St. home and charge four following cocaine, fentanyl seizure Eight arrested at first, only half charged with criminal offenses Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
Portage View Public School accepting gift card donations for family of student killed by train in Springwater COVID rules still apply at drop off Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
Cancer Palliative Unit gets all-clear; all COVID-19 outbreaks at RVH now ended There were twelve lives lost in connection to the four outbreaks reported at the Barrie medical centre Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
Clearview Public Library loaning out day passes for Ontario Parks Day passes on loan for a week at a time Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2021
Province exploring online vaccine booking options as it prepares for phase two of inoculation effort Stay-at-home order extended for Toronto, Peel, North Bay-Parry Sound Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2021
Springwater Fire rescues five head of cattle from collapsed barn One animal suffered serious injuries after roof collapsed Thursday afternoon Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2021
13-year veteran of Barrie Police Service facing fraud-related charges Officer has not been on active duty since November of 2018 Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2021
Teachers’ Union president says province downloaded testing responsibility onto school boards as educators rush to put a plan in place Education Minister calls it a collaborative approach with school boards Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2021
GO Transit passenger who rode Barrie line from Vaughan to Toronto twice last week tested positive for COVID variant Passengers who arrived at Union at 8 a.m. on Tuesday or Wednesday of last week should seek testing Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2021
Province commits $2.5 mil to company making wearable contact tracing devices Tracescan devices beep when workers get to close to each other Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2021
Officers anxious to get body cams back following four-month Barrie Police pilot project "they wouldn't want to go without them now that they've had them." Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2021
Barrie Public Library opening its doors again as of February 22 Health and safety measures at the door, but low-contact pickup continues Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2021
Deadly Roberta Place outbreak declared over after six weeks 71 people died in connection to outbreak since it was declared January 8 Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2021
One dead following Wednesday morning house fire in Innisfil Cause of fatal fire under investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2021
Family Sundays program continues at Barrie’s MacLaren Art Centre despite COVID restrictions Still time to sign up for a winter semester course Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2021
Asymptomatic testing plans for Simcoe-Muskoka schools should be in place by Monday according to edict from Education Ministry School boards across Ontario given direction by Education Ministry on Tuesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2021
Huntsville home a total loss following Tuesday evening blaze Fire crews weren't able to get a foot hold on fire due to limited access to water Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2021
No injuries, one charged, following Orillia collision involving home area roadways reopened following crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2021
Innisfil IdeaLAB and Library’s Lakeshore and Cookstown Branches open as warming centres Time limits could be enforced, depending on demand Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2021
Natural gas leak closed Penetanguishene Town Hall on Tuesday Town staff working from home while building is aired out Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2021
BIA Chair Rob Hamilton responds to outcry over comments surrounding supervised consumption site "He has a pretty big platform as a leader in the community so comments like that can carry far and wide." Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2021
Man treated and released after reports of shots fired in Victoria Harbour Police say it is an isolated incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2021
Barrie, Simcoe, and Muskoka to move into Red-Control tier of COVID recovery when stay-at-home order lifted on Tuesday Rules and regulations apply to personal gatherings, retail, restaurants, and more Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2021
Plowy McPlowface, Han Snowlo, Qalipi, Al Plowcino among the 15 names selected for city’s plows Residents who submitted a winning name will receive a special prize pack from city hall Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2021
Long-Term Care Ministry accuses NDP leader of politicizing Roberta Place tragedy NDP leader fires back, saying Ford government didn't allocate enough funding to home Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2021
Province postponing March Break to the week of April 12 Education Minister points to winter break spike as justification to delay the spring respite Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2021
One-year-old killed during Kawartha Lakes-area shootout was struck by police-fired bullet, says SIU No charges laid in ongoing investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2021
Andrea Horwath to host virtual town hall to discuss long-term care in Barrie following tragic Roberta Place outbreak NDP leader says Ford government failed to take steps to protect long-term care before the second wave Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2021
Underperforming south Barrie transit route switching to on-demand model Free app lets riders know when their bus will arrive and how long the trip will take Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2021
List of weapons stolen still being put together following storage vault theft in Alliston Vault stolen from Greenbriar Road home on Monday, no signs of forced entry Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2021
Midland to take a closer look at residents’ poop as part of province-wide initiative to monitor COVID in the community Wastewater samples being sent off for testing to gauge prevalence of COVID Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2021
Convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo granted full parole Muzzo convicted of drunk driving causing the death of three children and their grandfather Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.02.2021
Prime Minister promising “major ramp-up” of vaccine deliveries, more strict land border crossing rules, CERB leniency Tuesday morning address to Canadians included vow to demand negative tests at land borders Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.02.2021
Number of homes sold in Barrie went down last month compared to December, but prices went up A home in Barrie will set you back an average $691,307 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.02.2021
Orillia names Fred Larsen as Citizen of the Year for 2020 “Fred’s passion and dedication to the Sunshine City is admirable," says city's mayor Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2021
Roberta Place marks a month under outbreak declaration, 69 dead in that time No new cases among residents since January 27, no deaths since February 2 Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2021
Province gradually easing into economic reopening; Simcoe-Muskoka to remain under stay-at-home order until February 16 Three health unit zones to open Wednesday, majority next week, holdouts the week after Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2021
$100,000 donation made to Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation in memory of Mary Jane Brinkos Lady of the Lake being remembered for her tireless efforts to preserve lake's health Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2021
OPP to investigate Barrie Police arrest caught on camera “I acknowledge the public’s concerns being expressed based on the limited availability of information at this time." Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2021
Third active outbreak declared at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Two patients have tested positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2021
Fentanyl, bear spray, baton seized following traffic stop over missing licence plate in Huntsville Three people facing charges in connection to Wednesday incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2021
Christopher Plummer, prolific Canadian actor, dead at age 91 Toronto-born Oscar winner died peacefully at home with his wife of five decades by his side Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2021
Province taking applications for Skills Development Fund until the end of the month $115 million earmarked to better prepare workers and apprentices for economic recovery Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2021
Outside police service to investigate circumstances surrounding downtown Barrie arrest Video shared online brought about widespread public condemnation Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2021
Senior Barrie officer charged under Police Services Act following OPP probe 26-year veteran of service reassigned for now Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2021
Local Catholic school board sets up waitlist for in-person to online elementary learning switch; no change possible with public board Public board surveyed families back in December Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2021
Georgian College sends Air Grizzly to the sky to deliver acceptance letters for three tech-minded students Soon-to-be college students in Orillia, Gilford, Newmarket receiving their acceptance letter via drone Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2021
Provincial Police investigating potential theft of pet hawk from Ramara property One-year-old Arsenal disappeared from outside his home on February 3 Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2021
Duo arrested in Huntsville after getting together after judge said they shouldn’t; trafficking charges also laid Pair under court order not to associate Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2021
OPP collar suspect after over $250 worth of meat was stolen from Orillia grocery store 45-year-old man facing theft charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2021
Police lay impaired driving charges after waking motorist behind the wheel of vehicle reported stolen Stolen vehicle found in the driveway of an Oro-Medonte home Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2021
Province to stagger school reopening, with Simcoe and Muskoka among those reopening February 8 Three hotspot regions to remain under remote-learning model until February 16 Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2021
Passenger charged following Orillia traffic stop Police pulled over vehicle with potentially dangerous defect Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2021
Barrie City Hall running wastewater sample tests as part of provincial COVID detection initiative Tests to determine prevalence of COVID-19 based on stool samples Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2021
Bulldozer swiped in Innisfil sometime over the weekend Vehicle also stolen from driveway of Bradford home Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2021
Severn man arrested after several attempts; faces long list of charges Resisting arrest, weapon possession, probation violation charges laid, and more Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2021
RVH ends one COVID-19 outbreak while two others continue in separate units Eleven patients across two units testing positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2021
Education critic says lack of COVID reporting in special education classes a failure in transparency "We've seen this government really fail and fall down on the job providing transparency." Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2021
Snowmobiler suffers serious injuries following crash with transport truck near Elmvale Hwy 27 closed for hours following crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2021
Police charge Alberta man with drunk driving following Oro-Medonte collision Drug-impaired driving charge also laid in Waubaushene Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2021
“We have crazy outbreaks happening. And none of it is reported.” Education Ministry accused of not reporting COVID cases in special needs settings Education Minister ducks question of why outbreaks are not being reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2021
Five vehicles stolen in south Barrie neighbourhood after bad guys gleaned key fob RF signal Police suggest storing your key fob away from the front entrance where it can be detected outside Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.02.2021
Province to roll out mandatory international traveller testing at Pearson ahead of federal program All inbound international travellers must submit to a COVID test as of February 1 Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.01.2021
Death toll increases at Roberta Place as LTC operator issues statement over outbreak Health Unit says there are enough staff to provide "good level" of care to residents Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.01.2021
OPP identify Tottenham murder victim; suspect remains in custody Second-degree murder charge laid Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.01.2021
Plowy McPlowface made the shortlist: voting now open on finalists for Barrie snowplow naming contest Voting closes at 4 p.m. February 10 Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.01.2021
Feds extend application deadline for Canada Summer Jobs program Program provides subsidies for employers and work experience for youth Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.01.2021
Ottawa halting outbound flights to sunshine destinations, restricting inbound flights to four major airports Trudeau also says Canada won't receive all the Moderna vaccine it expected next week Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.01.2021
Johnson and Johnson expected to begin supplying one-shot COVID-19 vaccine despite signs it is less effective than its two-dose cousins Canada previously ordered 38 million doses, no word on when to expect them Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.01.2021
Third COVID outbreak declared at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, with 42 infections reported Specialized Seniors Care Unit the latest to be impacted Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2021
Simcoe-Muskoka not among latest batch of regions permitted to resume face-to-face learning Only four regions added to the list of those able to reopen schools Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2021
Weapon seized, prohibited drivers arrested, many charges laid, in series of traffic stops around Simcoe County South Simcoe Police, OPP, reporting some traffic unit arrests of note Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2021
Folks continue moving out of Toronto and into Simcoe County, especially Innisfil StatsCan numbers show folks leaving GTA, Zoocasa says it's bumping housing sales and prices locally Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2021
Five doses or six? Canada’s short-term vaccination goals dependent on how far we can stretch each vial Health Canada weighing request from Pfizer to get six doses out of each vial amid production slowdown Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2021
Recent RVH hire wins big in Auxiliary 50/50 early bird draw Coldwater's Anabela Schoblocher the latest winner in the RVH Auxiliary's 50/50 draw Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2021
Roberta Place death toll climbs to 49 as health official urges we follow stay-at-home order More transmissible variant of COVID-19 virus means we must abide by health guidance Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2021
Pfizer inks deal with rival drug maker Sanofi to pick up production slack Pfizer retooling has impacted Canadian plans to have everyone vaccinated on schedule Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2021
COVID-conscious Bradford West Gwillimbury council passes budget with zero percent property tax increase Town saved some money by not setting any aside for events and conferences that aren't happening anyway Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2021
Health Canada warns that COVID-19 vaccines sold online could do more harm than good Online vaccines won't protect against COVID and could pose as a serious health risk Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2021
One man in custody in connection to homicide investigation in Tottenham Police say there is no threat to public safety Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.01.2021
Health Unit identifies another 99 local residents who may have UK variant of COVID-19, two without connections to previous outbreak “This certainly makes us concerned that the variant may be more widespread." Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.01.2021
Anonymous sexual assault reporting service, called Speak Out, allows users to do just that Anonymous resource might help police better understand local impact Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.01.2021
Barrie Police Service putting What3Words to good use Municipal service now using unique geo-positioning app to help find folks unaware of their location Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.01.2021
Innisfil CAO Jason Reynar heading off to Windsor He started as town clerk in 2010, now CAO for City of Windsor Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.01.2021
Police cuff Bradford man over silencer smuggling concerns Man facing charges including importing unauthorized weaponry Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.01.2021
Space haggis hits the stratosphere just in time for Burns Night Traditional Scottish dish reaches height of 32km Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.01.2021
Police probing door-to-door interactions that raised more questions than answers Suspicious incidences reported in Alliston and Wasaga Beach Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.01.2021
Province’s new #StayHomeON awareness campaign stirs up push for paid sick leave Premier Ford said provincial paid sick leave would only duplicate an existing federal program Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.01.2021
Julie Payette resigns following release of report indicating Governor-General oversaw toxic workplace environment A dozen Rideau Hall staff and former employees accused the Gov.-Gen. of harassment Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2021
Police on the hunt for suspects following south end Barrie shooting deemed attempted murder Five shots heard, no one hit Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2021
Health unit probing cause of Roberta Place outbreak, with signs indicating it could be travel-related Health unit says traveller came into close contact with long-term care worker Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2021
Pandemic pushes YMCA into a corner, forces association to sell Geneva Park If possible, YMCA might still be able to use centre over the summer months Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2021
SIU probe into weeks-old broken ribs indicates Bracebridge OPP not at fault Inconsistent timing of injury enough to convince police watchdog of no wrongdoing Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2021
Province diverted Moderna vaccine away from Simcoe-Muskoka prior to deadly Roberta Place outbreak Local ration sent to hot spots like Toronto to vaccinate residents of long-term care Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2021
Simcoe-Muskoka among regions not permitted to resume in-person learning on Monday Only seven public health unit regions allowed back into school next week Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2021
Health Unit waiting for test results to verify Roberta Place outbreak involves COVID-19 variant Results expected in three to four days Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2021
Community leaders holding virtual open house to discuss COVID-19 in Barrie City Hall, Health Unit, Police, Hospital, and Mental Health Association representatives will all be on the call Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2021
Barrie City Council tentatively approves 0.92 percent tax rate increase following twelve-hour debate and nearly 60 amendments Final approval of budget expected at next week's council meeting Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2021
Canada to receive no Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deliveries in the last week of January "Obviously it's going to slow down what we can do." Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2021
Provincial vaccination effort mirrors local successes, with all hot spot long-term care homes inoculated Provincial accomplishment comes same day local health unit announces total LTC inoculation Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2021
Local health unit immunizes long-term care residents throughout Simcoe-Muskoka in less than a week Everyone who was eligible and wanted the shot, got it; over 3,500 residents in 30 homes Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2021
Two snowmobilers pulled from Sturgeon Bay on Monday were from Coldwater Discovery comes following the confirmation of a separate snowmobile-related death in the area Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2021
Plea to divert police funding towards social services fails as Barrie council continues to deliberate 2021 budget Evening ends with tentative 0.91 percent increase to property taxes Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2021
Barrie hospital declares second COVID-19 outbreak this month First outbreak declared nine days prior Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2021
No fines handed down in Barrie during its first weekend under provincial stay-at-home order There were 53 calls made to police or by-law regarding stay-at-home order, none resulted in tickets Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2021
Local effort to lead Roberta Place outbreak response despite Opposition Party calls for military intervention Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital to lead multi-organization response to fatal outbreak Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2021
Springwater township man charged in connection to fatal summertime collision Essa Township biker killed in crash on July 10 Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2021
Queen’s Park now taking applications for Ontario Small Business Support Grant Eligible businesses could receive up to $20,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2021
Provincial Police echo Barrie service’s sentiment: no arbitrary stops to look for COVID compliance during stay-at-home order Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2021
Toronto man facing trafficking charges following calls about reckless driving through Bracebridge Police said vehicle was having trouble staying in the lane Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2021
Despite vaccine delivery slow-down, Prime Minister says Canada is in good position Pfizer making improvements to production facility causing a reduction in deliveries Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2021
Downtown Barrie bus terminal can be used as warming centre – extreme cold warning or not Go in and warm up for thirty minutes, tops. Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2021
Innisfil and Bradford name new interim Fire Chief Chief Jim Kay brings 39 years of experience to the job Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2021
Barrie Police expecting to enforce more than educate during stay-at-home lockdown, but only where needed South Simcoe Police will also step up enforcement as needed Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2021
Bracebridge residents should follow a few easy steps now that a boil water advisory has ended Mayor Graydon Smith has a few suggestions Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2021
Rescuers call off search on Shannon Bay after finding no signs of anyone in distress Area police and fire combed the surface of the bay on Lake Simcoe Thursday morning Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2021
Barrie man arrested in connection to 1994 murder of Katherine Janeiro 20-year-old Janeiro was stabbed to death 26 years ago Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2021
Drug, assault, impaired driving charges laid, and more, following series of road rage incidences around Orillia Orillia man facing upcoming court date Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2021
Barrie Police probing north end stabbing of teenager Victim not cooperating with investigation according to police Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2021
First responders, teachers among phase two vaccine recipients, expected to begin as early as March Phase three could begin by July, with all Ontarians gaining access to vaccine Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2021
Barrie legion grant money will go towards continuing to support community’s veterans Over $10,000 in funding by way of the federal government Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2021
Online vaccine calculator gives ballpark idea on wait time as local health unit works through priority groups Online calculator not an official estimate, but based on key factors Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2021
Barrie Public Library continues to offer some services despite stay-at-home order Apply for or renew your library card online Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2021
David Busby Street Centre needs you! New shelter space means need for staff Health, social, services, or similar background gives you a leg up Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2021
Queen’s Park issues stay-at-home order, effective Thursday, restricting non-essential travel in the province All employees not essential to in-person workplace operation must work from home Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2021
Local health unit to begin bringing vaccines into LTC homes following successful pilot that inoculated 178 residents in Barrie and Orillia Until now, vaccination only occurred at clinic in north Barrie by invitation Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2021
New COVID modelling data forecasts around 100 deaths a day if more don’t abide by health measures Virus beginning to overwhelm healthcare system, becoming province's greatest single cause of death Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2021
Cause to be determined after fire causes Innisfil detached garage to collapse Damage estimated at $225,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2021
Plowy McPlowface already suggested: Barrie inviting residents to name city snowplows That name again is Mr. Plow Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2021
New Path Youth and Family Services to fund family support program with recent grant windfall Program pairs parents of children with mental health needs with workers who have lived experiences Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2021
Think you’ve got the top snowman? The Living Wish Foundation wants to see it Fundraiser promises prizes for best Frosty Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2021
Barrie police cuff robbery suspect in connection pair of downtown hold-ups Officers familiar with downtown recognized a suspect from video surveillance Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2021
Head-on crash claims the life of a Wasaga Beach man Police continue to probe circumstances leading to collision Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2021
Fire marshal to determine cause of $7 million house fire near Thornbury Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2021
Barrie police seek surveillance of two people in connection with suspicious downtown fire Woman rescued from third floor apartment Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2021
Barrie City Hall names members of new Anti-Racism Task Force New group to help City Hall, police, school boards, and more, understand everyone's needs Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2021
Prime Minister calls American riots an “assault on democracy” Trudeau points to cooperation between parties on COVID measures as proof democracy lives in Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2021
“We need people to hunker down right now and stay home”; Premier hints at more strict COVID-19 measures Premier urging Ontarians to hold in until mass vaccinations can begin Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2021
COVID-19 Tourism Response Fund now available for local organizations struggling to adjust to changing landscape Some restaurants, accommodations, recreation organizations, and others eligible Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2021
Police warn of unsolicited email that could direct you to images of child sexual abuse Those receiving emails from mail@aloette.me should not open it, and call police Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2021
Virtual learning to continue until late January as schools remain closed amid rising COVID case count Province extending remote learning to January 25 amid increased COVID-19 cases Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2021
Beausoleil First Nation institutes 48-hour lockdown over community’s COVID concerns Possible case of COVID-19 would be the community's first Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2021
SIU clears Barrie Police, OPP, following jailhouse OD Well-hidden fentanyl ingested while in lockup Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2021
Electoral vote tally resumes following violent clashes among pro-Trump rioters and police at U.S. Capital violence comes following Trump speech in which he vowed "never to concede" Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2021
Barrie pandemic response unit well-utilized since November opening Over one hundred patients have passed through Barrie's field hospital since it opened Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2021
Province offering free, voluntary COVID testing for inbound travellers at Pearson Airport Only those international travellers staying in Ontario 14 days or more are eligible Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2021
Child Sexual Exploitation Unit arrests Huntsville man, police concerned there could be more victims Report came in through Cybertip website Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2021
COVID control measures cleave influenza rates in Simcoe Muskoka and province-wide Lack of flu cases points to high COVID transmission Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2021
Simcoe Muskoka’s vaccination clinic among the busiest in the province Local medical officer of health says Barrie's clinic is the fourth most productive Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2021
Province hoping to speed up COVID-19 vaccination program amid criticism of slow rollout At current rate, it would take over five years to inoculate the majority of Ontarians Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2021
Police on the hunt for third suspect after charging two men in connection to violent home invasion in Collingwood Police seeking info on Honda Civic connected to case Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2021
Man charged in connection to running from the law and breaking into a garage all in the same morning Police also laid impaired driving charge Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2021
Collingwood General and Marine welcomes its first birth of 2021 Benjamin Levi Hannan weighed in at 7lbs 1.2oz on his January 1st birthday Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2021
One stunt driving and four impaired charges laid by South Simcoe Police to start the new year Five motorists accused of being off to a bad 2021 on the roads Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2021
Midland cops cuff suspect less than three hours after convenience store robbery was reported Police arrest man over one robbery and say there were connections to a second Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2021
Local retailer calls out government after making lockdown purchase at Wal-Mart she couldn’t in her own store Store owner asking why big box store has it easier than small businesses Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2021
And what a 2020 it was too; a look back at the top ten Barrie 360 stories in a very noteworthy year COVID-19 may have prompted a lot of news in 2020, but it wasn't the only thing Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.12.2020
It wasn’t all doom and gloom: 2020 had some highlights for sure Surprise fireworks, some adorable puppy eyes, locally-3D printed PPEs, and the BFU Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.12.2020
Dawn Wells, AKA Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island, dead at age 82 Wells' publicist says she died due to COVID-19 complications Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2020
Province hands down ethical framework designed to guide next-steps in COVID-19 vaccine program Equity, fairness, transparency among the principles of the framework Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2020
Police hoping to ID individual following the theft of a bunch of video games in Innisfil Give the cops a call if you have any info Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2020
Huntsville man charged with not paying his tab many times over Human trafficking investigation resulted in charges laid Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2020
Georgian Bay General to resume elective surgeries postponed due to outbreak Patients will be contacted to reschedule their procedure Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2020
Barrie Police officer credited with saving man’s life after performing CPR in the driveway Officer patrolling neighbourhood for stolen car when he spotted man collapsing Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2020
Unclaimed $10k lottery ticket, bought in Collingwood, will expire January 7 Are your numbers 2 – 3 – 6 – 5 – 6 – 3 – 6? Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.12.2020
OHL postponing start of season ahead of province-wide lockdown "Barrie Colts hockey will be back. We just aren’t sure exactly when," says team president Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2020
Barrie man facing future court date after stolen vehicle drunkenly driven into Bradford ditch K9 unit brought out to track driver through the woods Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2020
Midland-area officer won’t be charged following fatal crash in September that claimed a pedestrian’s life 35-year-old man struck and killed Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2020
Health Canada gives thumbs up to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine with 53,000 doses destined for Ontario before New Year’s Day Up to 168,000 doses expected throughout Canada by the end of December Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2020
Innisfil pair accused of selling phony phones ahead of the gift-giving season, more fakes could be out there Two 18-year-olds facing fraud charges and more Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2020
Kids heading back to the virtual classroom after winter break, despite local official’s differing opinion Kindergarten to grade 8 learning online January 4-8, high school kids until the 25th Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2020
Province cancelling all road tests for the bulk of January as part of mass lockdown Those who have already booked will get a credit with DriveTest Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
No visitors at RVH once province-wide lockdown kicks in on Boxing Day Exceptions made for children, soon-to-be moms and on compassionate grounds Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
Dual drunk driving charges laid after two vehicles ditched in the span of a day Neither driver was hurt in their respective crashes Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
Province reducing electricity rates, expanding student support fund to include high schoolers, ahead of Boxing Day lockdown Parents of kids over age 13 will be eligible for one-time $200 payment in January Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
Long-term care worker receives Barrie’s first COVID-19 vaccine "I volunteered," said local LTC worker after receiving Simcoe Muskoka's first shot Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
Ski hills included in upcoming province-wide shutdown despite efforts to make a safe experience "Unfortunately, the government has decided to not support ski hills," says OSRA head Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
Province providing up to twenty grand to small businesses hit hardest by second shutdown Independent business federation head says grant isn't enough Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2020
Gravenhurst fire chief to retire in the new year Chief Larry Brassard's last day comes January 15 Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.12.2020
A province-wide lockdown will take effect first thing Boxing Day If we don't change course, we could see some 3,000 new cases of COVID per day by the end of January Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.12.2020
COVID-19 vaccination clinic to open in Barrie once supply arrives Priority to be given to long term care healthcare workers Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.12.2020
Province caps third party delivery service fees at 20 percent per transaction in lockdown zones Rate cap comes into effect first thing Saturday morning Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.12.2020
Barrie’s RVH to be among hospitals next to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses, expected within two weeks Province names 17 more distribution sites Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.12.2020
Barrie opening outdoor rinks at City Hall and Centennial Beach Park Rinks will be available for pleasure skates only, no hockey Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.12.2020
RVH head pens letter urging the community to remain vigilant despite “COVID fatigue” setting in "We must stay the course," says RVH CEO in letter addressed to us all Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
Witnesses sought after multi-vehicle crash in Innisfil put three in the hospital Crash happened around 6 a.m. Thursday Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
Province declares Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick to be an essential service provider Elves, reindeer also exempt from COVID restrictions Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
South Barrie high school christened Maple Ridge Secondary School New school will welcome students in September 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
Officer nearly struck on the 400 in Tay Township, charges motorist with impaired driving No injuries reported in incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
City of Barrie urging businesses to continue following COVID guidelines or run the risk of full lockdown “The only way we can avoid a full lockdown and protect our local economy is to follow the guidelines," says city CAO Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
Charges possible after crash shuts down Barrie roadway overnight Non-life threatening injuries to the driver Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
Ontario Hospital Association calling on harder-hit regions, like Simcoe-Muskoka, to face four-week total lockdown Any region seeing more than 40 cases per 100,000 people would be affected, Simcoe Muskoka reporting 44 Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
Over $600,000 in chocolate and nuts recovered after police recover pair of stolen tractor trailers Trio from the GTA facing theft charges and more Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2020
Barrie’s $1.3 million in additional Safe Restart funding could help make a dent in the 2021 budget Funding announced Wednesday expected to help cut down municipal deficits in 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2020
Rama First Nation Paramedics putting rapid COVID test through the paces Service testing out panbio rapid test, takes 15 minutes to get a result Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2020
Four charged after police seize drugs, loaded gun from Wasaga Beach home One alleged young offender among the four suspects Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2020
COVID-19 this week: first days within the red zone and active transmission continues Health unit continues to see challenges with contact tracing Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2020
Local health unit working on vaccination details, doses could arrive as early as next week While stored at sub-zero temperatures, the vaccine is room temperature when it goes into your arm Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2020
With the promise of a COVID-19 vaccine, so comes phone scams about it, warns local law enforcers Barrie Police warning the public, especially our more vulnerable neighbours of the potential Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2020
Pair arrested after toys taken from charity drive in Midland Toys taken from North Simcoe Rec Centre toy drive Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Barrie mayor issuing 4×4 challenge, supporting each other and local business through Red Zone woes Donate to a local charity, order from a local restaurant, shop at a local store, reach out to a local resident Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Hospitalized driver facing charges after house struck by car in north Barrie None of the home's occupants were hurt Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Bradford-West Gwillimbury holding pop-up COVID-19 testing every Tuesday at Bob Fallis Arena First-come, first served, no appointments Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Province won’t let travellers get free COVID-19 test before they leave the country, must seek private testing instead Tests reserved for those who need them most, says health minister Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Opioid-related death in Muskoka leads to pair of trafficking arrests Search warrant executed at Barrie hotel Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Pair facing drug trafficking charges after police officer dragged from Huntsville RIDE check Police say suspect fled arresting officers twice before finally being collared Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2020
Bracebridge mayor disappointed that Muskoka, grouped with Simcoe, must go into the red zone despite lower case count Muskoka has seen 106 cases of COVID-19 compared to Simcoe County's 2,478 Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.12.2020
Over $40M going towards faster, more reliable broadband throughout Simcoe County Funding going towards six projects connecting tens of thousands of residents Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.12.2020
Simcoe and Muskoka being moved to Red Zone as of Monday amid rising COVID numbers locally Red zone requirements call for capacity limits in restaurants, bars, gyms, casinos, and shopping centres Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.12.2020
Collingwood G&M opens Alternative Health Facility following surge in patients Facility based at Collingwood Legion will provide care for those on the mend Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.12.2020
Police in Midland believe two deaths, hours apart, were drug-related Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2020
If things stay the same, we could continue to see about 2,000 new COVID cases per day according to provincial modelling Health experts forecast steady use of ICU beds for the next month or so Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2020
Barrie Transit will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve even without an in-person downtown countdown Ride for free as of 5 p.m. December 31 Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2020
First COVID vaccines in Ontario to be administered Tuesday in Toronto and Ottawa Healthcare workers in long-term care homes and high-risk settings first to get the shot Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2020
Barrie Police’s Project Glaze ends with over $700K in drugs and cash seized, largest in BPS history Nearly five-month probe ends with several raids through Barrie and Innisfil Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2020
Buyers facing stiff competition in Barrie and beyond according to Zoocasa housing market analysis Sales-to-listing ratio indicating Barrie is overwhelmingly a sellers' market Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2020
Town of Innisfil passes “historic” budget with a zero percent property tax increase in 2021 Town to phase out five volunteer firefighter positions and halt pay raises for non-union employees Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2020
Cops say biker sideswiped one vehicle, rear-ended another, then took off on Bayfield Street Barrie Police say the plates didn't belong on that vehicle either Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2020
Province permanently allowing alcohol with takeout and delivery orders Temporary change made permanent to continue supporting restaurants and bars Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2020
Stolen vehicle ditched near Baxter, police hoping someone saw the theft or the crash Pickup stolen sometime around 3-4 a.m. Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2020
Orillia City Council approves budget with zero percent increase to residential property taxes City dug into reserve funds to make it happe Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2020
Barrie-Innisfil MP catches heat for question period remark deemed anti-Semitic by liberal party Brassard accused of invoking the name George Soros, the subject of many online conspiracy theories Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2020
Pfizer vaccine gets Health Canada approval Doses will be shipped to 14 distribution centres across Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2020
COVID-19 this week: Simcoe Muskoka can see the red zone from here Local health unit taking steps to beef up lagging case and contact management abilities Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
George Cornell to serve as County of Simcoe Warden for another term Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin sworn in as Deputy Warden Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Dunlop Street to fully reopen by noon Wednesday, after over a year of reconstruction We Dig Downtown project, started in August 2019, ending at noon Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Dog reunited with family after police/pup selfie caught some online admiration "So cute. Oh ya, the dog too. Hope his owners come soon!" Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Annual food price forecast indicates a family of four will pay an extra $700 on groceries in 2021 Food Price Report partly blames increase on pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Innisfil ideaLAB launches online job-seeking and homework helpers Those looking for help with their studies, or for a new career, can get live online support Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Light Up Springwater! Businesses and organizations have injected a little holiday spirit into the mix, residents invited to do the same Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Police probe continues after woman’s body found at the side of Wasaga Beach’s River Road Woman appeared to be in her 50's. Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Barrie’s Police Chief honoured among her peers with OACP award Chief Kimberley Greenwood awarded President's Award of Merit Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
City Hall can’t release COVID-positive driver route info due to privacy concerns City of Barrie informed the public the same day it was informed of positive tests among drivers Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2020
Two Barrie Transit bus drivers test positive for COVID-19, no signs of spread onboard or at bus depot All Barrie Transit bus drivers sit behind a plexiglass shield Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2020
Thornhill man charged with speeding through Innisfil at 146 kilometres an hour Stunt driving charge laid, license automatically suspended Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2020
Province identifies groups who will have early access to COVID-19 vaccine Provincial immunization program to roll out in three phases Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2020
Innisfil pharmacy closed after being struck by truck during daytime delivery Engineer to assess damage as store remains closed Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2020
Barrie Police Association donates $7,000 to Rock 95 – 107.5 Kool FM Toy Drive Association members voted to donate to local toy drive Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2020
Feds provide insight into COVID-19 vaccine timeline, province hoping for more details "There are many questions left unanswered," says Ontario Premier Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2020
Man succumbs to injuries sustained during Lindsay-area shoot-out with police that claimed toddler’s life Special Investigations Unit continues to probe circumstances surrounding shooting Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2020
Engage Barrie urging council to consider holding back on five percent of police funding $2.8 million could go towards social programming and supporting local business Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2020
Off-duty OPP, RCMP officers quickly cuff shoplifting suspects in Midland Police also lay indecent act charges in unrelated incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2020
Fireball visible over Barrie, central Ontario, New York State Wednesday afternoon American Meteorological Society classifying it as a "fireball event" for now Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2020
Police probing suspicious tow truck fire in Newmarket Witnesses sought in suspicious fire investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2020
“We can’t have a strong economy if we don’t have strong and healthy people,” health minister responds to retailer request to ease restrictions Health Minister points to York University study that indicates Ontario's restrictions had positive effect Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2020
Province spending $115 million to beef up home and virtual healthcare options Funds to increase virtual care and remote monitoring programs Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2020
Head health official reminding bosses to actively screen employees at the start of the workday Safe physical distance and mask usage key in helping to prevent workplace outbreaks Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2020
Police watchdog clears Barrie officers of culpability following foot injury in June Man fractured foot while jumping from balcony, SIU was told Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2020
52 charges laid against Barrie man following string of B&Es across Simcoe, York, Peel Barrie man arrested by South Simcoe Police Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2020
Province ironing out COVID vaccine distribution details ahead of dose delivery Seniors and healthcare workers among the first to get the shot when available Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2020
OPP turning to new app to help locate those in an emergency Callers to 911 might be instructed to download geo-positioning app what3words Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2020
Police probing Monday evening fatal collision near New Lowell No details yet on the victim of the crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2020
Barrie Police issue warning over rash of Canada Post super box break-ins Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2020
“A really, really great gift” City Hall moving to allow 2020 culture grant recipients to carry it over City also easing application process for 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2020
Canadian economic recovery from pandemic not likely to begin until mid-2021 Feds vow to spend $100 billion in stimulus funding once pandemic is in check Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2020
Supports for Learners application now open Parents can receive at least $200 per child up to age 12 Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2020
Markham company defrauded of over $5 million, employee facing charges Man accused of making payments to his own private company Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2020
City of Barrie winter parking restrictions come into effect just after midnight Annual on-street parking prohibition to remain in place until late March Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2020
RVH beefing up COVID-19 testing clinic with assessment centre and resources for cold and flu ahead of winter weather Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Two hurt following head-on crash on Yonge St. through Bradford Friday Van, sedan, SUV all involved in Friday morning collision Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Snow days could close some schools with local catholic board this year, but there’s still the virtual classroom Public Board doesn't plan to close any school on inclement weather days Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
“We can’t be last in line,” Province vows to be ready to administer vaccine by New Year’s Eve despite availability uncertainty Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says most Canadians will be vaccinated by September Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
The pandemic won’t get in the way of the South Simcoe Police annual Festive R.I.D.E. program Service launched annual holiday safety campaign on Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Innisfil man arrested in connection to series of job site thefts across Simcoe County Suspect facing charge of trafficking stolen goods Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Muskoka Lakes youth charged after reports of threats towards Bracebridge high school imitation weapon seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Orillia robbery suspect found injured in apparent assault Two suspects taken into custody Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Scam against Bradford seniors leads to international investigation Toronto man charged following "exhaustive investigation" Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
New provincial COVID-19 modelling indicates we could be turning a corner but remain in a “precarious situation” Pandemic forecast Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
One-year-old boy dead, officer wounded following Lindsay-area apparent abduction Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Springwater barn fire causes $300,000 in damage, no injuries reported Springwater Fire Chief says damage might be too extensive to ascertain cause Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Simcoe Muskoka’s head health official urging businesses to beef up COVID-19 safeguards Letter sent to area businesses and organizations amid rising workplace-related COVID cases Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Province proposing cap on third party delivery fees for restaurants prohibited from indoor diners Many local restaurants paying up to 30 percent in fees Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Province releases guidelines to stay safe during the holidays Avoid large family gatherings this holiday season Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Health Minister calls critical Auditor General’s report “a disappointment” and “a mischaracterization” of province’s COVID response AG's report cites confusing messaging, outdated plans Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
SIU says excessive force was used during a February arrest but unable to lay any charges against Toronto police officers Man suffered fracture to face and spine during Richmond Hill arrest Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Barrie and Orillia hospitals recognized for championing organ and tissue donation Trillium Gift Of Life Network awarding say local hospitals among 30 recognized Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Province rolling out tens of thousands of rapid COVID tests to hot spots, long-term care homes, and select workplaces Some 98,000 tests received by province Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
COVID-19 this week: Medical Officer of Health pleads for us to abide by guidance or watch caseloads continue to rise Local health expert asking municipalities to ban those from red or grey zones from using rec centres Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
County approves budget containing zero percent property tax increase County to dig into reserves to make sure property tax rates don't grow this year Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Simcoe Muskoka in Restrict Orange tier of COVID-19; Toronto and Peel Region in Lockdown Grey Orange tier of COVID response puts caps on restaurant, fitness centre, meeting space capacity Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Orillia OPP identify murder victim Police believe there is no threat to public safety Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2020
Police watchdog continues probe into Manitoulin Island shooting that claimed the life of an officer and civilian 60-year-old man also killed in Thursday morning incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
Barrie long-term care facility among those receiving provincial expansion dollars IOOF- Odd Fellow & Rebekah House to receive 64 new beds Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
RVH opens new 70-bed field hospital in preparation for increased demand on healthcare Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
OPP officer killed in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island 28-year veteran of OPP succumbed to injuries sustained in undisclosed incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Police lay drunk driving charge after several parked cars hit in Innisfil Separate drunk driving investigation leads to charges against Toronto man Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Shoplifting call leads to vehicle theft arrest in Orillia Two men from the GTA facing criminal charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Province unleashes army of inspectors as part of workplace education and enforcement blitz Inspectors to focus on areas of high COVID concentration Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Barrie woman chased down bandits who tried to steal her puppy, says York Regional Police Attempt to steal pup made at King Township commuter lot Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Police say someone went into Elmvale business before it caught on fire, cause still under investigation It appears someone tampered with an ATM inside the building before the fire was reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
New Elmvale Food Bank facility should address concerns of previous location Facility held its grand opening Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Casino Rama plan given green light, reopening date not set in stone yet Reopening plan got the okay from Rama First Nation COVID-19 Task Force Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Teen charged after two homes hit in Orillia Wednesday morning Driver suffered minor injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Province announced 13 new Ontario Health Teams, including one dedicated to Clearview, Collingwood and area New health teams build on initiative started pre-pandemic to revamp Ontario's health delivery Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Local medical officer of health says non-disclosure agreements are common, but releasing advisory data could provide clarity Opposition leader calls agreement a "gag order" Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Education Minister pulls back on extended winter break idea less than a day after suggesting it Local medical officer of health says COVID isn't spreading as readily in school settings Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
COVID-19 this week: Simcoe-Muskoka could see further restrictions if caseloads continues to grow Local caseload continues to grow week over week Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Province commits $37 million to improve mental health supports within the justice system Funding expected to support mobile crisis teams Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Serious charges levied against Springwater man following road rage reported in Alliston Attempted Murder and Assault with a Weapon offenses among the charges laid Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Snow Angels Canada looking for more volunteers to help their Barrie neighbours clear some snow Last year, 46 volunteers aided 10 residents with snow removal Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Improvised firearm seized during Vaughan traffic stop Three charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
City and Georgian College form partnership to support local business through COVID recovery College's business wing being tapped to identify ways to support locals Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Damage still being assessed after tree falls on north Barrie home during Sunday windstorm No injuries reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Police looking for connections between recent Bradford B&Es Trio of break-ins reported Friday could be linked to others in the area Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Drunk driving charge laid after parked car struck in Innisfil Nobody hurt in hit-and-run crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Queen’s Park lowers thresholds in Colour-Coded recovery framework in response to “alarming” COVID data Simcoe-Muskoka remains in protect-yellow tier Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Muskoka seasonal residents warned of delays in fire service response should they remain through the winter months Some residents remaining in their vacation home as the pandemic progresses into winter Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Brampton man facing trafficking charges after raid at Orillia home Two others taken into custody but released unconditionally Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Let the City of Barrie know where speed cushions should go through online tool City council expected to make final call in early 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
You’ve got the power… to let the city know what you think about its energy consumption City surveying residents as part of energy reduction plan consultation process Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
New COVID-19 modelling data indicates thousands of new COVID cases per day without further intervention New forecast indicates ICU use will surpass threshold to start cancelling surgeries Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Farmhouse reopening after nearly three months of post-fire repairs Seldom-used second floor allows patrons to space out safely while dining Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Barrie places 23rd on list of property tax rates ranked lowest to highest, as city looks for budget feedback Barrie residents asked to weigh in on budget direction through online allocator tool Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Bradford mother facing abduction charges following a court order-violating trip to Europe Woman arrested at Pearson Airport Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
OPP probing Penetanguishene hit-and-run Pedestrian struck Tuesday morning Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2020
Work-From-Home lifestyle driving migration from GTA towards Simcoe County and Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2020
Magna International contributes $1 million towards Georgian College mechatronics improvements Funds to be used to create new state-of-the-art facility Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Remembrance Day: What’s Open and What’s Closed As Ontario doesn't recognize the day as a stat holiday, only some services are affected Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
South Simcoe Police recover heavy equipment stolen in thefts three years apart One theft reported in October, the other in 2017 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
City unveils online map detailing streets named after local veterans Map based off research from local high school Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Province makes push to recruit Resident Support Aides to assist in long-term care settings Queen's Park launches Ontario Workforce Reserve For Seniors Support Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
RVH to gain more beds out of provincial funding announcement of over $12 million Funding comes via stream announced in late October Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Record-breaking $187 billion provincial budget contains nearly a billion more in deficit spending over the next three years Parents of kids under 12 could get a $200 boost out of this budget Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Fraud charges laid in connection to contractor work that never started Ramara Man charged by Orillia Crime Unit Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
One dead, another in hospital, following Bracebridge crash involving cement truck and pick-up Brackenrig Road was closed near Windemere Road for much of the day Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
High voter turnout and inch-by-inch battle for presidency shows how polarized the United States really is, says local politics guru "They clearly are living in two different worlds," says Barrie 360 political correspondent Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
Province adding $680 million to its commitment to improving broadband and cellular coverage across Ontario Push for more connectivity expected to generate new jobs Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
Dunlop Street reconstruction expected to wrap up by late November $15.7 million project nearing completion Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Local health unit dealing with slew of outbreaks including schools, daycare, hair salon "That's a substantial increase in the number of outbreaks," says local medical officer of health Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Province introduces colour-coded framework to respond to rising or falling COVID caseload, local health unit listed as green Several in Orange or Yellow state, none in the more severe Red or Lockdown Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Long-term care visits restricted to one essential visitor at a time under new health unit order Extended absences from long-term care facility also restricted, onsite outdoor visits still permitted Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
City ready for the snowing and blowing thanks to weather sensors scattered across Barrie City updating website daily on snow clearing progress Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Premier says high demand has led to flu vaccine delays, not lack of dosage supply Ford warning pharmacies not to overbook Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Province says long-term care residents will receive four hours of direct care Queen's Park hopes to achieve its target of four hours of daily direct, hands-on care by 2025 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Man charged in connection to muggings in Kawartha Lakes, Orillia, Gravenhurst Further charges could come via York Regional Police investigation. Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Petition calls for steps to be taken to make for a safer downtown Barrie for women Petition's creator hopes it will influence Barrie's Official Plan Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Outbreak declared at Bradford District High School First evidence of spread within a school in Simcoe County Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Estate of Barrie’s first mayor makes $100,000 donation towards new Barrie YMCA facility Kinzie was Barrie Y's longest running member Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
New provincial COVID-19 modelling data shows second wave slowing but we’re not out of the woods Province estimates 800 to 1,200 new cases daily "for a while" Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Province launches new Made-in-Ontario business directory to help buy local Over 70 percent of Ontarians already buying local Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Family of missing Bradford teen make heartfelt plea for his safe return Siem Zerezghi missing for six days Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Images released in the hopes of identifying murder victim found near Keswick in the summer Woman's body found in Lake Simcoe in August Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Arrest made after Newmarket woman assaulted during photoshoot New Tecumseth man taken into custody Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Local catholic school board to transition to hybrid in-class/virtual model New model to be in place for Grades 9 to 12 as of November 12 Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Arrest in Wasaga Beach after reports of break and enter in progress Police lay charges including assaulting and disarming an officer Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Barrie to offer ice time, other pre-booked activities, at select recreation facilities as of next week badminton, pickleball, volleyball, and basketball time slots available as of November 2 Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Despite dozens of local schools impacted by COVID-19, health unit isn’t seeing any spread in the classroom "We put an awful lot of work collectively in reducing the risk," said region's top doctor Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Queen’s Park funding 766 new hospital beds, unknown yet if RVH will benefit Thirty-two hosptials and health centres to receive funding Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Local health unit asking residents’ thoughts on the impact the pandemic has had on family and finances Online survey is completely anonymous Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Golf carts returned to Bradford course with minimal damage, two teens facing theft charges Four carts taken in two separate incidences Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
New Barrie Health Accord signed between city, county, police, hospital, and health unit "This is truly a proactive approach to address the root causes impacting many of our health care services." Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Barrie Police want to know how you feel; Community Satisfaction Survey now live Annual survey gathers residents' thoughts on feelings of safety in the city and at home Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Police probing armed robbery in Georgina Friday afternoon Investigators searching for masked man with conducted energy weapon Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Friday’s storm spawned a tornado in Thornbury, according to Northern Tornadoes Project EF0 twister damaged trees and power lines Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Missing: Bradford teen last seen Friday Police asking for help in finding Siem Zerezghi Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
City, county, RVH, health unit, police to sign first-of-its-kind agreement to provide health and safety to Barrie Barrie Health Accord to be signed during virtual event Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Local health unit offering immunization clinic for Grade 8 students who missed spring shots Hep B and HPV vaccinations being done one to two days a week Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Local catholic school board names new head of education Francis Bagley comes with 30 years of experience in the field Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
“There is no place for this type of activity in any community whatsoever,” Barrie Police probing racist incident in city’s north end Young woman assaulted on her way to work Monday evening Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Police release images of trio wanted in connection to August mugging in Innisfil Teen assaulted and robbed August 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Gilbert Centre founding father remembered: Ed Gilbert passed away at age 76 Ed was among a handful of people supporting those with HIV in the early 90's Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
COVID-19 long haulers say not enough has been done to support those still suffering symptoms months later Support group for those still experiencing symptoms has thousands of members Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Pair charged in connection to downtown Barrie assault and robbery Woman robbed of her purse, shoes, coat Friday evening Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Ontario hasn’t hit its testing target, premier says no one is seeking testing Public Health Ontario reported over 24,000 tests waiting to be processed Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Queen’s Park committing $500m to build new schools, can’t say yet if any would be in Simcoe County Those school boards receiving funding will be notified by October's end Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Town of New Tecumseth considering banning hot spot residents from municipal recreation facilities No steadfast ban, council awaiting staff report Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Police collar computer theft suspect accused of posing as Bradford high school student Early morning unwanted person call led to 21-year-old man's arrest Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Seventh life lost to outbreak at Beeton long-term care home 40 residents, 28 staff tested positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Georgian College graduates to celebrate online with virtual convocation this year First virtual event in a tradition stretching back to 1968 Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Barrie Police on the hunt for two suspects after downtown attack Friday night Two suspects sought Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
S&P says Barrie City Hall’s economic outlook looks good, maintains city’s credit rating "...good financial management helps us keep taxes down," says city's mayor Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Leafs sign veteran Joe Thornton One-year, $700,000 deal inked Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Provincial Offenses Court defendants will be notified by mail of new court date as all Barrie-area courts remain closed until January Resolution options available by phone or email Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Local Catholic, Public boards nixing high school exams this year Students will still be assessed, just in less traditional methods than before Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
York Region to roll back into modified Stage 2 in response to rising COVID-19 numbers "We're seeing a rapid increase in the rate of infection," said Premier Doug Ford Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Five deaths, thousands of traffic charges laid over Thanksgiving long weekend Over 6,200 traffic-related offenses noted over the holiday weekend Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Fifth life lost amid outbreak at Simcoe Manor in Beeton 37 residents and 22 staff have tested positive to date Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Ontario public servant cellphones to carry COVID alert app App downloaded over 4.5 million times so far Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Pre-book your drop-in rec activity through Orillia website to assist with contact tracing Those wishing to participate must register up to 24 hours in advance Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Ontario teacher hiring to be based on merit, not seniority, says education minister New policy in effect as of October 29 Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Twenty-five grand in cocaine seized during Tuesday raid in Bradford Three people charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Mock scenario on Lake Simcoe had local first responders acting like it was the real thing Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Cook’s Bay boating rescue prompts reminder from South Simcoe Police about boating in autumn Trio found bailing out boat that lost power and was taking on water Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Some Barrie Police officers outfitted with body cams as of Tuesday 25 officers to wear Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Premier appeals to third-party delivery services to trim back service costs to help local restaurants Premier says some restaurants paying up to 30 percent commission on deliveries Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Wasaga Beach fire chief points to careless smoking as cause of Tuesday morning house fire Woman, two cats, escaped unharmed Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Port McNicoll woman arrested in connection to Orillia armed mugging Police seized replica handgun, prohibited knives Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Mother and daughter overwhelmed with gratitude after Barrie Families Unite bands together in support 71-year-old woman lost $300, BFU replaces it and then some Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Province imposing tighter restrictions on Toronto, Ottawa, Peel Region amid increased COVID-19 caseload 939 cases announced on Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Feds beef up support for businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 "This is not for everyone," says Canada's Deputy PM Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Barrie’s employment rate a silver lining among higher joblessness here and across the country Provincial, federal jobless rates fell nearly a full percentage point each Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
A grateful Youth Haven is holding their own seven months into pandemic "Our opportunities to fundraise have been decreased immensely," Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Fourth life lost as outbreak continues at Beeton’s Simcoe Manor 26 residents, 9 staff tested positive thus far Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Talks between Santa, Barrie Chamber of Commerce ongoing on project that could replace this year’s parade Local Chamber of Commerce putting Santa on tour instead of parade Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Simcoe-Muskoka exceeds 1,000 COVID-19 cases to date, vast majority recovered Forty-two lives lost to date Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Oakville Ford plant to be retooled to make electric vehicles with support from federal, provincial governments Both tiers of government committing $295 million to the effort Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Police pluck boat out of water at Innisfil dock over fears it’d sink otherwise Craft's owner contacted Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Harvie Road – Big Bay Point Road crossing to be completed in June, 2021 Contractor putting a pin in some work left to do Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Survey on downtown Barrie supervised consumption sites now live Two sites proposed: 110 Dunlop St. W., 31 Toronto St. Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Two more lives lost amid outbreak at Beeton long-term care home 31 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Diesel spill contained in Midland Harbour Town giving pat on the back to Harbour Master for helping to contain spill Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Those in Simcoe-Muskoka flouting self-isolation requirements could face $5,000 a day fine “Cases of COVID-19 are sharply on the rise in our communities and we need to make every effort to protect residents." Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Shorter line than expected at Huronia Road assessment centre after province moves to appointment-only system No system to book appointments online or by phone just yet Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
COVID-19 assessment centres across Simcoe County and Muskoka Location, hours of operation, and how to book an appointment Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
One death at Simcoe Manor in Beeton amid a COVID-19 outbreak affecting 16 residents Six staff also tested positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Drug, theft charges laid after vehicle struck a tree in Coldwater Police discover fentanyl inside stolen vehicle after crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Bystander assaulted after calling out suspect about broken window at Bradford business Victim did not require medical attention Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
COVID broke RVH’s ten-year streak of balanced books Increased expenses due to fighting the pandemic, but it is expected the government will step in Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Ho Ho No: Barrie Santa Claus Parade and Downtown tree lighting celebrations cancelled for 2020 Chamber of Commerce and Barrie BIA concerned with public health risks Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit announces 10 COVID cases Friday, bringing week’s total to 78 185 cases throughout September, compared to the peak in April of 221 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Province declares all COVID assessment centres be appointment-only, imposes mandatory masks across Ontario Caps being placed on eatery capacities in Toronto, Peel, Ottawa Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
No COVID crowd charges laid following fight near south Barrie high school on Thursday "The youths dispersed very, very quickly," said police Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Public Health Ontario reported 732 cases of COVID-19 on Friday Review of Spring/Summer data revealed 74 deaths in Toronto not previously reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
GTA Builders’ Association ranks Barrie among the best in providing affordable housing Study says Barrie City Hall's approval process is faster, more transparent, and cheaper than most Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Orillia Power Generating Corporation acquires three more sources of renewable energy OPGC acquired 100 percent of Shaman Power Corporation for $11 million Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Trio busted in Barrie as part of ongoing drug dealing probe Two people from Barrie, one from Orillia, facing possession and trafficking charges among others Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Province updates online COVID screening for kids to clarify actions to take, symptoms to consider Pink eye no long among symptoms to watch for when considering COVID Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Teenagers gathered to watch fight among students, police say COVID charges could be coming Police say people who gather in crowds this size could face a $750 fine Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Police presence at Collingwood CI following reports of graffiti threat on washroom wall Investigation ongoing Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Ford government releases a nearly $3 billion fall preparedness plan Government says plan has been in the works for months, opposition disagrees Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Eleven cases of COVID-19 confirmed by local health unit Wednesday, including three under age 17 Local reproductive rate up, doubling time down - both going in the wrong direction Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Open Air Dunlop well-received, says BIA executive director First of four Saturdays of a pedestrianized downtown Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Health Unit to only reach out to families in need of testing as COVID cases in schools mount If you are not contacted directly by the health unit then you're safe to head back to school Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Case of COVID-19 reported at Goodfellow Public School in Innisfil Eleven schools in Simcoe and Muskoka affected by COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
554 new cases of COVID-19 province-wide on Tuesday, including 13 locally Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
FedEx to build distribution centre in south end Barrie Unknown yet how many jobs will be created with this build Read More >
