Weekend GO train service returns to Barrie Adjustments to weekday service will mean more trains Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.05.2022
Wrong-way motorist plows into a car, trees and office building in south Barrie Police say the driver was travelling into oncoming traffic Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.05.2022
Barrie man charged with child porn offences Police say the suspect was arrested in September 2020 for similar offences Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.05.2022
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal three-vehicle collision in Bradford A second driver suffered critical injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.05.2022
A field day for suspects who broke into an unlocked vehicle in Barrie Police say eight fraudulent transactions were made in a two-hour time span Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.05.2022
Tourism rebounding in Barrie as pandemic nightmare eases Tourism Barrie expects a robust summer season Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.05.2022
Barrie Police: Missing 9-year-old located and is safe Police thank public for their assistance Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.05.2022
Woman charged after puppy left in hot car in Bradford Police say a citizen was able to squeeze his arm into the vehicle's windows to unlock the door Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.05.2022
Overturned truck jams Highway 400 NB Northbound lanes closed at Aurora Road Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.05.2022
York Regional Police warn drivers about spike in carjackings YRP says carjackings have more than doubled since 2019 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.05.2022
Fire ban in Muskoka:’Use caution when you are in the forest this weekend’ It means that no fires of any kind are allowed, including for cooking or warmth. Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.05.2022
Senior robbed and pushed to the ground in Wasaga Beach: Arrest made OPP say the suspect told the victim he was a police officer Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.05.2022
Police appeal for leads in murder of man whose body was found in Bradford canal Investigators say Shabani frequented Toronto's gay community Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2022
Police identify driver killed in Clearview Township crash OPP say the vehicle struck a hydro pole and rolled Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2022
All-clear sounded by police following bomb threat at Orillia City Centre Residents in the area were evacuated as a precaution Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2022
‘My priorities are their priorities,’ says NDP leader Andrea Horwath discussing what voters want in this election Horwath touches on auto insurance, gas prices, affordable housing and transportation Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2022
Dozens of tents pitched along the waterfront to bring awareness about homelessness in Barrie More than 150 tents lined Lakeshore Drive Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2022
Emergency motel model for homeless ending, says Busby Centre and Elizabeth Fry The agencies are providing emergency shelter to approximately 200 individuals each night Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.05.2022
Senior robbed of money, pushed to the ground by suspect in Wasaga Beach Suspect told victim he was a police officer Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.05.2022
Pharmacy robbery suspects in Bradford linked to similar hold-ups in Peel and Halton The robberies occurred over a nearly three-hour timeframe Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.05.2022
Four youths charged with attempted murder in stabbing of teen in Barrie The victim suffered life-threatening injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.05.2022
Five people taken to hospital following crash in Oro-Medonte One person was airlifted to a Toronto hospital Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.05.2022
Springwater man charged with sex assault on a minor Police say there could be more potential victims Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2022
‘It’s well worth its weight in gold’: About 150 frontline Barrie police officers equipped with body-worn cameras South Simcoe Police will be launching a body-worn camera pilot project starting Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2022
Skeletal remains found in large field near Highway 11 in Huntsville Police advise there is no threat to public safety Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.05.2022
Essa Township residents are being asked not to mow in May The township says it is part of an effort to help local pollinators Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.05.2022
Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca stops down in Barrie, says province is in an ‘affordability crisis’ Del Duca touted the party's "buck-a-ride" transit plan during his visit Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.05.2022
Race to be Barrie mayor gets underway as candidates for October municipal election can file papers starting Monday Nominations close Aug. 19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.05.2022
Barrie police charge man following child porn investigation Investigation began after a search warrant an Orillia home last fall Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Suspect charged after reports of armed man threatening apartment residents in Stayner Police say the suspect was arrested during a traffic stop Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Shots fired after an altercation between two men in Bradford At this time, there are no known victims Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Court dismisses lawsuit filed against YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka over Geneva Park sale Friends of Geneva Park accused the Y of a cloak of secrecy around the pending sale of the park Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Vehicle found on train tracks; driver charged with impaired by Orillia OPP Police received several traffic complaints about a suspected drunk driver Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Barrie hair salon employee charged in sex assault investigation Police believe there could be additional victims Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Deadly crash involving wrong way driver on Highway 11: Orillia OPP This is the fifth fatality on OPP Central Regional patrolled roads this week Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
OPP identify person killed in collision near Coldwater The cause of the collision is under investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Hike for Hospice finds its step again at Sunnidale Park Fundraising goal is $130,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.04.2022
Life-saving call from a citizen leads police to rescue senior in Bradford 84-year-old woman was found stuck in a muddy field Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.04.2022
Man killed in single-vehicle rollover in Springwater Township Cause of the crash is under investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2022
Lawsuit filed against YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka following sale Geneva Park to private developer Friends of Geneva Park accuses YMCA of a cloak of secrecy around the sale Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2022
Huronia West OPP concerned drivers are not getting the message to drive sober Five drivers charged over a five-day period Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2022
Potential boundary expansion is not Orillia’s only option to deal with growth City will explore increased intenisfication Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2022
New report contains dire warning about the future health of Lake Simcoe The report highlights four immediate threats Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2022
Who killed Dale Sams? 25 years later, Barrie Police continue to seek answers Sams was struck by a vehicle on Big Bay Point Road Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.04.2022
Barrie police say dog left unattended in car The vehicle was gone by the time police arrived Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.04.2022
OPP warning after uncooked hotdogs with fishing hooks inside found in Bracebridge dog park Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.04.2022
By leaps and bounds, Easter Seals Dancing with the Stars was a success More than $85,000 was raised Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.04.2022
Public and police teamwork to nab suspected drunk driver in Bracebridge Police say the driver was four times the legal limit Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.04.2022
‘Radio was a surprise career for me’: Lisa Morgan signs off from KOOL FM Lisa considers her contact with listeners to have been an honour Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.04.2022
Man whose body was found in Bradford canal had ties to Toronto, appeared to live transient lifestyle: Police Body was discovered in the canal on Friday, Apr. 15 Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2022
More than they bargained for when Barrie police stopped a suspected impaired driver Police seize cocaine, cash and loaded gun Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2022
Woman airlifted to hospital following two-vehicle crash in Huntsville Parry Sound man charged with impaired Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2022
Spring into Clean: ‘Everybody should get involved in keeping Barrie beautiful’ says organizer 4.95 tons of garbage was collected in 2019 Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.04.2022
SIU investigating after pursuit that started in Huntsville and ended with death of a driver near Orillia SIU says a police vehicle was stolen Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.04.2022
Barrie woman blows five times over the legal limit, according to police Police say the woman was also driving while under suspension Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.04.2022
Man’s body found in canal, case is now a homicide say South Simcoe Police Police say victim has ties to Toronto Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.04.2022
One man injured, another charged after stabbing in Barrie Victim was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.04.2022
Golden girls! U15-A Barrie Sharks win gold at Brampton Canadettes Easter Tournament Barrie advanced to the championship with a win over Brampton Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.04.2022
Arrest made in assault of Elnaz Hajtamiri, who was kidnapped from Wasaga Beach three months ago Canada-wide warrant issued for a second man Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2022
Bradford man facing child porn charges Search warrant executed at a home on Thursday Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2022
Masking remains optional, but strongly encouraged in Simcoe County schools with uptick in COVID cases Ottawa-Carleton public board reinstates mandatory masking in schools Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.04.2022
Need for a new hospital in Orillia: ‘Our ideal timeline is now,’ says OSMH President & CEO Faster population growth adds urgency to move project forward Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.04.2022
Two people and dog escape apartment fire in Alliston Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.04.2022
Woman killed in Midland fire identified A second person suffered second-degree burns Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.04.2022
Two teens arrested after Barrie business was tagged Suspects from Innisfil charged with mischief Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.04.2022
Barrie home sales dip year-over-year in March, but average sale price climbs Average price of units sold in Barrie last month was nearly $930,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.04.2022
One person killed, second individual suffers burns in Midland apartment fire Three firefighters, two police officers suffered smoke inhalation Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2022
Trio braving frigid Kempenfelt Bay for 100-day fundraiser for Youth Haven The group hopes to raise $20,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2022
Deadly crash on Highway 12 near Warminster Cause of the collision is under investeigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.04.2022
New Barrie Police program to train officers about human trafficking and to assist victims of the crime Funds will be used to create an outreach team Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.04.2022
Man charged by Barrie Police in child porn bust Police executed a search warrant at a residence in the northwest part of the city Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.04.2022
Renters’ committee proposal nixed by Barrie councillors "I think getting the perspective from people who rent...that's the intent of this renters' committee," says Coun. Morales Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.04.2022
City councillors throw away the key on affordable housing pitch at Barrie Jail Several councillors raised concerns about stigma of having affordable housing on the jail property Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.04.2022
Two motorists nabbed at same time for stunt driving in Midland Police say the drivers were spotted side-by-side and in tandem Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.04.2022
Innisfil business pleads guilty to reopening Ontario Act charge Police say the business was charged after being issued a caution the previous week Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.04.2022
Numerous charges against Innisfil man in sexual assault case Police believe there may be more victims Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2022
Orillia man charged with kidnapping, other offences following pair of violent robberies A motorist was ordered by the suspect to drive away from the scene of one of the robberies Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2022
Single-vehicle crash near Loretto sends four people to hospital One person was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2022
Drug and weapon charges after traffic stop in Orillia Two people have been charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2022
RVH hands in part one of expansion plan at Barrie campus to the province The first phase of the north campus expansion will be completed over the next decade Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2022
Multiple search warrants in Bradford, loaded gun and drugs seized A Bradford man is up on numerous charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2022
Warming centres close in Barrie Thursday as JHSSM looks ahead to next winter Overnight centre was nearly always at capacity Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2022
First-time clients up 91% as Barrie Food Bank kicks off Spring Food Drive The goal is to raise $100,000 and 100,000 pounds of food by the end of April Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2022
Stabbing victim not opening up to investigators, say Barrie Police Victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.03.2022
Lehman on unpaid leave, Barry Ward steps into role as acting mayor effective Tuesday Lehman is the provincial Liberal candidate in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.03.2022
Breakfast-to-Go program can operate at Collier Street United Church indefinitely Gazebo at Heritage Park was considered as a backup location Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.03.2022
Bradford man sentenced to five years in prison for deadly impaired driving crash He is also prohibited from driving for seven years upon release Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.03.2022
Two vehicles stolen, multiple vehicles broken into in Bradford Police say three suspects are being sought Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2022
Drug and weapons charges against Barrie man following search warrants at four properties Variety of drugs seized along with vehicles and rifles Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2022
Three people charged following drug raid in Midland Fentanyl and other drugs were seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2022
SIU investigating after OPP shot man with anti-riot weapon in Gravenhurst SIU says the man was armed with a knife Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2022
One person taken to hospital after fire at Barrie hotel Cause of the fire is under investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.03.2022
Pug puppy theft in Alliston results in charges against Brampton man A second male suspect is being sought Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.03.2022
OPP divers and canine unit assisting in search for missing Huntsville man after vehicle located in Bracebridge Mark Nevins was reported missing on Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.03.2022
Two teens arrested for vehicle break-ins, Bracebridge OPP seeking third suspect Some property was recovered by police Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.03.2022
Barrie woman searching for man she assisted with online job interview – they called back looking for him Thomas-Ashman says the woman who interviewed him called her cell phone number and she doesn't know how to reach him Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.03.2022
Road deaths linked to aggressive driving reaches 10-year high: OPP Speed-related fatalities up 31 per cent last year Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2022
OPP seize black Fentanyl, cocaine during search warrant in Orillia A North York man has been charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2022
Fifth wave of COVID has been punishing in Simcoe Muskoka in terms of cases, deaths Top doc urges caution as most masking restrictions are lifted Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2022
Drive-thru behaviour leads to arrest by Barrie police Teen refused to provide breath sample, say police Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2022
Anti-black graffiti found at park in Georgina Areas of the park and equipment were vandalized Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.03.2022
Breakfast for Barrie’s homeless could be dished out in Heritage Park gazebo Gazebo would be a backup location Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.03.2022
Woman dies of injuries suffered in Alliston house fire The fire was at an Albert Street home Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.03.2022
K9 Unit nabs fleeing suspect in Innisfil Police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.03.2022
Staff to explore other designs for needle collection kiosks in Barrie Garbage is being dumped into the kiosks Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.03.2022
Painswick Park to get more pickleball courts Eight more courts will be added for a total of 12 Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.03.2022
Man’s body recovered from Huntsville area lake The man had taken his ATV onto Lake Vernon Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.03.2022
YRP find two kids and bottle of booze in car, woman charged with impaired Police say the woman blew more than three times the legal limit Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.03.2022
Hello Winter winds down, Open Air Dunlop pops up Downtown Barrie is hosting both events Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.03.2022
OPP investigating pellet gun shooting at Orillia Transit bus Shots fired at windows of the bus Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.03.2022
More EV charging stations at ONroutes including in Innisfil Province plans to build 69 fast-charging stations at all 23 ONroute locations Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.03.2022
Barrie police charge man in child porn investigation Search warrant was executed at suspect's residence in January Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.03.2022
Driver flees on foot after van crashes into hydro pole in Barrie Two other occupants of the vehicle were transported to hospital Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.03.2022
Barrie police recover stolen vehicle, seize sawed-off shotgun A suspect is facing five firearms offences Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.03.2022
COVID-19 vaccination community clinics open for walk-ins only starting March 19 Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie will continue to take both appointments and walk-ins Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.03.2022
OPP appealing for witnesses after shooting on Highway 400 near Barrie The driver said he heard popping sounds as two vehicles sped past him Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.03.2022
Several dozen Naloxone kits installed in Barrie municipal buildings as part of pilot project 27 Naloxone kits have been installed in municipal buildings with public access Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.03.2022
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka receives grant to study why rural youth struggle after high school Y says part of the goal was to understand where rural youth get information about life prospects and potential work Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.03.2022
Ontario college faculty set a Friday strike deadline OPSEU represents 16,000 professors, instructors, counsellors and librarians Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.03.2022
Good Samaritan helps rescue assault victim in Innisfil Woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.03.2022
Barrie police chief makes a splash for Special Olympics Nothing like a refreshing dip into Kempenfelt Bay Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2022
This year’s I Love Barrie contest winners announced Top four winners will be guests at an upcoming Barrie City Council meeting Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2022
Premier announces cash to support planning of RVH south campus in Innisfil The Innisfil site will be a full-service hospital in 20 years Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2022
SMDHU had hoped province would extend mask mandate in schools Doug Ford is telling school boards to stick to the province's decision to drop mandatory masks Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2022
Arrest made in Coldwater gas station robbery Suspect was quickly arrested Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2022
‘My goal is to go over and assist the Ukrainian people in any manner’: Barrie man plans to head overseas Donnie MacIntosh wants to volunteer and use his skills as a master mechanic Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2022
Gas prices could drop 15-cents a litre on Friday Investors continue to grapple over how much economic damage Russian invasion of Ukraine will do Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.03.2022
Dip in residential property sales in Barrie last month, large increase in average sale price year-over-year Average price of residential Barrie units sold last month topped $963,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.03.2022
Local Black advocate believes she was specifically the target of ‘racial and homophobic’ slurs at International Women’s Day event The event was hosted by the Barrie and District Labour Council Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.03.2022
Equipment at several Alliston parks tagged with graffiti Police are trying to identify who may be responsible Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.03.2022
Barrie Food Bank trying to make ends meet to help those who are struggling BFB is budgeting to see how it will be able to accommodate expected growth in clients this year Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.03.2022
Innisfil man who told police he was running late for work charged with stunt driving Another Innisfil driver is also up on a stunt driving charge Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.03.2022
Ukrainian man who came to Barrie area as a child manages to get family to Poland Slava was unable to go with his wife and two children Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.03.2022
Barrie police release photo of teen suspect in double shooting Suspect is wanted on several charges including attempted murder Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.03.2022
No injuries following garage fire in east end Barrie Garage was detached from the residence Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.03.2022
Gas to top a buck-80 per litre by Sunday, says analyst The past week has seen the price at the pump climb to record levels Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2022
SIU clears Barrie police after a woman jumped from a window The woman was diagnosed with brain bleed and fractures Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2022
Barrie Public Library Receives Boost to Go Beyond Library Walls BPL has received just over $72,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2022
Barrie man among three dead in collision near Arthur Police say a work van and tractor trailer collided Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2022
Barrie police issue warrant for suspect in Bayfield Street shooting Police say the suspect is considered armed and dangerous Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2022
HIP to be a part of Barrie’s west end downtown redevelopment HIP has rejigged the project from three towers to two Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.03.2022
$1.70 per litre for gas in Barrie by Friday says analyst Dan McTeague McTeague says what happened in Ukraine just made a bad situation worse Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2022
Patios, parks and Open Air Dunlop as Barrie maintains COVID recovery programs 'It also helps us build streets and imagine streets as a place for people and not just cars,' says Coun. Keenan Aylwin Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2022
Suspects being sought following assault in area of Cumberland Beach Police say homeowner was assaulted after speaking with couple who was seeking assistance Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2022
From Holly to Peggy: South end Barrie community centre officially has a new name The eight-year sponsorship agreement is worth $640,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
Multiple arrests made in Bradford home invasion Police recovered stolen property Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
‘I would love to have a city where people can both live and work’: Ex-MP Alex Nuttall has eyes on the mayor’s chair Nuttall says the city's residential tax base is increasingly taking the burden Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
Ontario eliminating double fares for some GO Transit commuters The province is also increasing discounts for young people and students Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
Motorist seriously injured in wrong-way crash on Highway 11 in Muskoka Police say the collision involved a transport truck and an SUV Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
Arrests made in Barrie convenience store robberies In each robbery, the suspects took vaping products Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
Barrie council backs compensation review committee recommendation to hike pay for next mayor, councillors The increase would apply to the newly elected council Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.02.2022
‘We’re going to fight to the end,’ says Ukrainian woman to friend in Barrie Debbie Webster says her friend has no plans to leave Ukraine Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.02.2022
Ontario announces bill to give gig workers $15 minimum wage The legislation only applies to active hours Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.02.2022
SMDHU Barrie office closed due to protest against public health measures All other health unit offices are open Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.02.2022
Youth Haven Barrie cracks $65,000 mark for Coldest Night of the Year walk The organization assisted more than 600 youth in 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.02.2022
Colts vs Peterborough game postponed due to COVID protocols Barrie has struggled, dropping seven of their past 10 games Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.02.2022
City of Orillia to terminate municipal state of emergency March 1 The move is in line with further easing of provincial COVID-19 public health measures Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.02.2022
Flag of Ukraine flying at Barrie City Hall in solidarity with the Ukrainian people The yellow and blue flag is being illuminated on monuments around the world Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.02.2022
SIU clears OPP officer in death of an elderly man in Midland SIU says the man drove a van into Georgian Bay Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2022
Ontario Liberal leader asks LCBO to pull Russian products over Ukraine invasion He said Ontario can’t say it’s standing with Ukraine "while continuing to be (Vladimir) Putin’s customer." Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2022
Barrie mayor sets his sight on Queen’s Park Jeff Lehman says he will not be running for mayor again Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2022
Armed home invasion in Bradford Police say no one was physically injured Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2022
Price check: Grocery bill pain has forced many Canadians to change their food buying habits More Canadians are changing up their menu to deal with rising food costs Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2022
Ontario’s labour market rebounds to pre-pandemic levels but recovery uneven: report Barrie was only CMA city to show negative job growth in 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2022
Car vs truck collision in Penetanguishene Driver of car from Elmvale was killed Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2022
Truck rollover, fuel spill closes Highway 400 No serious injuries were reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2022
‘Hotbed’ is how a social worker describes human trafficking in Barrie, Simcoe County Youth Haven's France Young says the grooming process can take as long as six months Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2022
Tip about a suspicious vehicle helps Barrie police seize drugs and loaded gun Police said they seized fentanyl and cocaine Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.02.2022
Postal worker finds his stride raising funds for local Alzheimer Society Steve McNeil's mother died of Alzheimer's in 2013 Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.02.2022
Two years later, Kempenfest is ready to celebrate 50 years this summer Kempenfest is the largest outdoor arts and crafts festival in North America Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.02.2022
Wintry blast brings strong wind and extensive blowing snow to the region Motorists should expect reduced visibility in blowing snow Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.02.2022
‘It’s going to save lives,’ says Barrie councillor, at groundbreaking for women’s residential addiction recovery centre The recovery centre will house up to 12 women at a time Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2022
Driver extricated from vehicle following head-on in Springwater Minor injuries to one of the motorists Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2022
Barrie police arrest suspects in catalytic converter thefts The thefts occurred between September 2021 and January of this year Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.02.2022
‘This is the beginning of their runway to recovery’: Barrie chamber welcomes further lifting of capacity limits Gyms, restaurants and movie theatres can operate at full capacity Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2022
Barrie man charged in child porn bust Suspect is accused of obtaining photos from people who identified as being under the age of 18 Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2022
Clearview Township resident charged with arson Damage to home was about $300,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Snowmobile struck by car in Tiny Township Woman sled rider was injured Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Barrie man who went to the police station to report a crash charged with impaired Police say the driver struck a post Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Two suspects being sought, two men in hospital following Barrie shooting Shooting victims are in serious but stable condition Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Police pursuit in Muskoka results in numerous charges OPP say motorist struck several cruisers Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Another Circle K robbed in Barrie Police say the suspect displayed what appeared to be a gun Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Deadly fire in Essa Township under investigation Fire was in a trailer on the property Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
‘It was like pop, pop, pop and I hoped that wasn’t gunshots’: Barrie police secure two locations Two people transported to hospital with serious injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.02.2022
Barrie Farmers’ Market growth plan includes pop-up markets Pop-up events could begin this summer Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.02.2022
Driver being sought after pedestrian struck in Barrie Pedestrian was not seriously injured Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.02.2022
Damage pegged at $1.5M following log home fire in Alcona One person was treated for minor smoke inhalation by paramedics on the scene and transported to the hospital Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.02.2022
Man charged in pair of convenience store robberies in Barrie Robberies happened less than 12 hours apart Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.02.2022
Barrie police investigating a pair of robberies at Circle K convenience stores No injuries reported in either incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.02.2022
Worksite death under investigation in Clearview Township Police say the victim was trapped underneath a dump truck Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2022
Woman contacts wrong Durham police to report an intruder in her home The call went to the police service in Durham, England Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2022
Two suspects sought by YRP in connection with abduction of woman in Wasaga Beach Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted from a home on Jan. 12 Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2022
Tractor trailer crash closes northbound Highway 400 north of Barrie Minor injuries to both occupants of the truck Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2022
One person seriously injured in car vs pickup truck collision in south Barrie Collision happened at the intersection of Mapleview and Veterans Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2022
Tire deflation device used to stop stolen minivan north of Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2022
Walmart backtracks on $35 purchase to score rapid test kit Kits are available at grocery stores and pharmacies Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2022
‘Our investigators really had nowhere else to turn’: 3-year-old Barrie girl found safe Police were assisting a "community-based agency" when the child was discovered missing Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.02.2022
Amber Alert ends after 3-year-old Barrie girl found safe Police say the child was last seen by a family friend at an east end Barrie home at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2022
County of Simcoe chips in cash for two warming centres in Barrie Orillia mayor says long-term solutions are needed regarding warming centres Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2022
Fire at homeless encampment in Barrie, one person airlifted to trauma centre The fire call came in shortly after 9 a.m. Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2022
Market district for downtown Barrie bus terminal receives strong support from council "This is a game changer for Barrie's west end," say Deputy Mayor Ward Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.02.2022
Barrie one of five Ontario cities to host OMHA championships OMHA has a new playoff format Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.02.2022
OPP nab vehicle clocked at more than 120 km/h over the speed limit Driver was nabbed on County Road 50 Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.02.2022
Ontarians seeking mental health support at highest rate since the pandemic Majority of survey respondents feel Ontario is headed for a major mental health crisis when the pandemic is over Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.02.2022
Driver injured after snowmobile slams into tree in Clearview Township Woman sustained serious injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2022
Hello Winter is a celebration of the season in Barrie This year's theme focuses on light Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2022
A solid Saturday as Canada wins silver and bronze at the Winter Olympics Medals in moguls and speedskating Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2022
Canada’s first medal at Winter Olympics is bronze in speedskating Isabelle Weidemann was first before both skaters in the final pairing beat her Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2022
Barrie police sergeant charged with criminal harassment and extortion Police say the allegations are related to events while off-duty Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2022
City has urgent need for crossing guards in Orillia Locations for crossing guards prioritized at this time Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.02.2022
Snowy road aids Barrie police in nabbing vehicle that fled Suspect is accused of stealing from businesses in Park Place Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2022
Deadly crash on Highway 11 being investigated by OPP A 59-year-old Gravenhurst man was killed Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2022
Impaired driving investigation leads OPP to drugs and cash seizure on Highway 400 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2022
Car lands in ditch following close call in Coldwater Transport truck veered to avoid a collision Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2022
Council puts province on notice that the superjail needs community reintegration officers Elizabeth Fry Society has been told CNCC will get officers, but no timeline Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2022
Barrie police arrest suspect in convenience store robbery A man of no fixed address is facing numerous charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.02.2022
Natalie Harris seeks the mayor’s chair 'I feel like I'm not done helping the community yet,' says Ward 6 councillor Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.02.2022
Several add-ons proposed to downtown YMCA project YMCA is also being asked investigate incorporating a warming centre at their new facility Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.01.2022
Love Barrie campaign kicks off for permanent sign at Heritage Park Coun. Mike McCann fundraising for the cost of the sign Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.01.2022
Muskoka man killed in snowmobile crash Driver was ejected and struck a tree Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.01.2022
Cleared snow around hydrant aids Springwater Fire during chimney blaze Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2022
Armed robbery at Bayfield Street convenience store Shop owner saw suspect removing items Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2022
Delivery truck strikes flower shop in downtown Penetanguishene A business and two apartments have been evacuated Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2022
Truck convoy supporters roll through Barrie: ‘They’re not driving just for the transportation sector, they’re driving for freedom’ The Freedom Convoy, as it has been dubbed, started in British Columbia, and has taken on a life of its own. Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2022
City of Barrie provides new convenient option to access City services City launches Service Barrie online Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2022
OPP aware of potential traffic disruptions on 400-series highways as trucker convoy rolls into the GTA Police say delays on the roads are expected Thursday through Saturday Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.01.2022
Court dismisses all claims against City of Barrie in Allandale lands lawsuit Developer claimed breach of contract Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.01.2022
Province provides $200,000 grant to allow Barrie police to expand use of video surveillance The province says it's part of a larger effort to combat gun and gang violence. Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.01.2022
Collisions on Highway 400 in Barrie area clog traffic Squalls and reduced visibility greeted Barrie commuters Tuesday morning Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.01.2022
Several dozen people made use of new warming centres at the weekend in Barrie Barrie area under an extreme cold warning through Wednesday morning Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.01.2022
Barrie council decides to ‘keep the momentum moving forward’ with plans for performing arts centre No firm price tag attached to the plan Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.01.2022
Ukraine-Russia crisis has Innisfil family on edge for young Ukrainian man they brought to the region years ago 'We care deeply about him' Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.01.2022
55 pairs of ‘Crocs’ footwear swiped from Wasaga Beach store Theft happened at the weekend Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.01.2022
Suspect sought following indecent act in Innisfil Police say two kids were in a park when the incident happened Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2022
Barrie city councillor says lack of reintegration officers at prison in Penetanguishene straining local shelter/outreach resources Officers assist offenders with transition back into the community Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.01.2022
No charges will be laid against an OPP officer over skate park dust-up in Gravenhurst Findings of the investigation are being reviewed by the OPP Professional Standards Unit Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2022
OPP confirm death of a man in Adjala-Tosorontio was a homicide Police say public assistance is needed to identify those responsible Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2022
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka launches Community Survey in support of new strategic plan Strategic plan is to launch in July Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2022
Offender known to frequent Collingwood-area Abdullah Waseem is serving time for armed robbery and other offences Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.01.2022
Two warming centres run by John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka to open Friday in Barrie City of Barrie providing $20,000 for staffing Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2022
Sources report Ontario restaurants will return to 50 per cent capacity for indoor dining Jan. 31 Restrictions were put in place Jan. 5 Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2022
Arrest made in string of LCBO thefts in Barrie Suspect is facing 13 theft charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2022
Ukraine tensions: Frigate at ‘high’ readiness as it sets off for NATO mission Frigate departing today for the Mediterranean Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2022
Vehicle theft alert issued by South Simcoe Police Police remind the public not to leave their vehicles running while unattended Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2022
Barrie city council approves cash for warming centre County has been requested to cover half the tab Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2022
‘Pretty much every storm has its unique challenges’: Winter storm clean-up in Barrie City has a system of roads that are divided up by priority routes Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2022
City council approves renaming popular community centre with a focus to honour Holly history The mayor criticized some of the online comments about the project Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.01.2022
More Ontario residents eligible for free PCR tests The province dramatically limited free PCR testing last month Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.01.2022
Health Canada green lights use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 therapeutic drug Pfizer study found the pills helped to significantly reduce hospitalization and death in COVID-19 patients. Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.01.2022
Barrie escapes worst of the winter storm that walloped southern Ontario Forecasters say snow squalls are possible Monday evening Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.01.2022
School bus operators in Simcoe County anticipating some absenteeism based on illnesses School bus drivers have been provided with N95 masks Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.01.2022
OPP investigate deadly snowmobile crash in Georgian Bay Township Cause of the crash is under investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.01.2022
Kids go back to school Monday: What the Catholic and Public boards are telling families in Simcoe County Both boards have highlighted the possibility of staffing shortages and school closures Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.01.2022
Death of Collingwood man is a homicide Body was found inside a Collingwood residence Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
John Howard Society confirms daytime warming centre will open Jan. 21 in Barrie The agency says an overnight location has also been secured but details won't be announced until next week Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
First woman to lead a major political party in Canada, Alexa McDonough, has died McDonough had a career as a social worker before jumping into politics Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
Deep freeze will loosen its grip -some- by Sunday afternoon Warming centres are operating in Barrie, Orillia and Innisfil for those needing shelter Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
Toronto doctor delivers ‘miracle in the air!’ baby mid-flight Ugandan woman delivered her baby 35 weeks early Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
Tsunami washes over Pacific island nation of Tonga after massive volcano eruption The eruption caused shockwaves across the South Pacific Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
New study finds COVID contagiousness may linger past five days Last month, the Ontario government shortened isolation times for those with symptoms who are fully vaccinated Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
‘I think it’s a much more positive situation this year’: Ski resorts grateful for the business The ski industry has been hit hard by the pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.01.2022
Rod Phillips to step down as long-term care minister, won’t seek re-election in June Phillips resigned as finance minister over a controversial Caribbean holiday in December 2020 Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2022
‘Holly is where my kids grew up, Holly is where I live,’ says realtor Peggy Hill over community centre naming rights The eight-year naming rights agreement is worth $640,000 to the city Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2022
Omicron to push hospitalizations to “extremely high levels” in coming weeks, says Canada’s Public Health Agency The number of hospital and ICU admissions is still highest among adults 80 years of age or older. Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2022
The five Barrie intersections that had the most reported collisions in 2021 The top five intersections for collisions all had traffic lights to control the flow of traffic Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2022
Tires and rims stolen from Innisfil car dealership Suspect vehicle is a newer, dark grey or black Dodge Caravan Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.01.2022
Driver of 18-wheeler without a licence after being nabbed for stunt driving near Orr Lake Police say there have been complaints from the public about speeding in the area Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2022
Ontario’s top doctor can’t guarantee shuttered businesses will be able to reopen on Jan. 26 The Ontario Chamber of Commerce says it's time to provide some clarity for businesses Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2022
Violent theft of a vehicle ends with crash on Barrie’s waterfront Police say elderly female passenger was forcibly removed from the SUV she was in Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2022
$36.4 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot winning ticket sold in Barrie No details yet about the winner or winners Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2022
Busby Centre opens its doors as an overnight warming centre Options available to those seeking shelter from the cold Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2022
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: No notification to parents about COVID outbreaks in schools until there is 30 per cent absenteeism Only when absenteeism hits 30 per cent, will Ontario parents be alerted about COVID-19 outbreak in their child's school Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2022
Feds reviewing Quebec’s proposal to tax the unvaccinated Justin Trudeau says he is awaiting more details about the plan Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2022
No vax, pay a tax: Quebec will tax people who do not get a COVID-19 vaccine. Premier said $50 or $100 is "not significant" enough for him Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2022
Barrie councillors give nod to chip in for a downtown warming centre, seeking cash from County of Simcoe Barrie to cover half the $40,000 tab Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2022
Sources: Ontario students to return to in-person learning on Jan. 17 Calls have been growing to get kids back to class Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.01.2022
Parking ticket program in Barrie returns for take-out purchases Program would not apply to any tickets given out where parking is prohibited Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.01.2022
Barrie transit terminal available as a warming centre for duration of extreme cold warning Overnight wind chill values could reach minus 35 Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.01.2022
Stay home: CDC advice to Americans considering a trip north of the border Canada remains one of the top foreign destinations for Americans Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.01.2022
Retired teachers in Ontario given green light to work more days in wake of staff shortages Retirees will be able to work a total of 95 days Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.01.2022
Extreme Cold Warning as wind chill values expected to plunge to minus 30 Arctic air will begin to retreat by mid-week Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.01.2022
Ontario kicks in $1.2M for new disinfectant wipe production facility in Barrie The plant has been operational for several months Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.01.2022
Makeshift warming centre in downtown Barrie dismantled following complaint to police The warming centre had been operating in a gazebo for about 10-days Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.01.2022
Neighbour spots fire at next-door home in Clearview, alerts tenant Blaze started in the attic Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2022
Province adds more vaccine clinics to accelerate boosters for educators The clinics will operate seven days a week Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2022
No fans in the stands as the Barrie Colts resume their season on Saturday Colts last played a regular season game on Dec. 18 Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2022
Pediatrician groups call on province to reopen schools no later than Jan. 17 The pediatrician groups say online learning is harmful Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2022
Cold snap adds urgency to Barrie councillor’s push for a warming centre The John Howard Society is in discussions with two downtown churches Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.01.2022
OPP cruiser struck from behind as officer was investigating an earlier collision The driver was tagged with a slew of charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2022
Federal health minister suggests provinces should consider mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations Jean-Yves Duclos emphasized Ottawa won't mandate vaccines Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2022
Ontario announces a break on electricity bills as more people spend time at home Lower rate kicks in on Jan. 18 for three weeks Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2022
Ontario small businesses hit by latest COVID-19 restrictions can apply for 10K grants There will also be additional electricity rate relief Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2022
Canada added 55,000 jobs in December before Omicron took hold Most of the gains were in Ontario and Saskatchewan Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2022
COVID-19 outbreaks on two medical units at OSMH A total of 14 patients are impacted Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2022
‘Our paramedics, supervisors, and logistics have been absolutely incredible throughout this pandemic’ The Omicron variant has led to staffing shortages across Ontario Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2022
OPP nab motorist clocked doing twice the speed limit south of Collingwood Not a great way to close out the year Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2022
Rapid testing strategy updated again by Ontario government There are three new recommendations for rapid testing Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2022
Ontario to give child-care and education workers priority access to vaccination appointments Province is working with local health units to set up clinics outside the GTHA Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2022
Closure of movie theatres in Ontario results in nearly 5,000 layoffs at Cineplex Movie theatres were closed in response to the surge of the Omicron variant Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2022
‘This wave is going to be characterized by the human resource challenge’: RVH Chief and Medical Director of Critical Care ICU beds are for more than just COVID patients Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.01.2022
When as a society do we begin to learn to live with COVID-19? "We're not there yet," says Simcoe Muskoka Medical Officer of Health Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
GO Transit staffing shortages mean reduced bus and train service GO expects the shortages to grow in the coming weeks Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
Game on! Barrie Colts to play North Bay on Saturday OHL reaffirmed its commitment to continue the 2021-2022 season Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
Feds promise millions more rapid tests for provinces PM says there are enough COVID-19 vaccines in Canada for all adults Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
Allotment of HEPA filters from province not enough for every school says SMCDSB The board is expecting thousands of N95 masks to be delivered this week Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
Barrie police nab suspect but Sid the Kid jersey still missing Technology helped police zero in on Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
City of Barrie has contingency plans to ensure essential services can be delivered City is receiving daily reports on staff absences Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2022
OPP charge Collingwood man with impaired driving after pedestrian struck Police say the driver had open liquor in the vehicle Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2022
Collingwood hospital ramps down non-urgent surgeries, some outpatient services to preserve staff All non-urgent surgeries postponed as of Jan. 5 Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2022
Details of $40B child welfare compensation deal announced by Ottawa, Indigenous leaders If approved, this could end 15-year legal battle Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2022
Chamber says local businesses worried about rebuilding staff once restrictions are lifted New restrictions in place until Jan. 26 Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.01.2022
No hospital data as Ontario punches through more than 18,000 COVID-19 infections Key data about the number of hospitalizations, vaccination status and testing information is unvailable Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.01.2022
OPP is investigating a stabbing in Bracebridge A person is in custody Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.01.2022
‘Historic levels of transmission happening across the province and here in Simcoe Muskoka’: Region’s top doc on COVID-19 infections 94 per cent of recent COVID-19 cases in Simcoe Muskoka are confirmed, or suspected, to be Omicron Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.01.2022
Ontario’s minimum wage has climbed to $15 an hour Labour and business groups are not impressed - for different reasons Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.01.2022
Barrie bids farewell to 2021 with fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay A blast over the bay Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.01.2022
Ford government to stop collecting COVID-19 data from school boards, suspends reporting of cases in schools Education Ministry memo goes into detail on how school boards can minimize school closures Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.01.2022
Ontario reports more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations climb Ontario-COVID19-cases-hospitalizations Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.12.2021
COVID-19 isolation period cut from 10 to 5 days for fully vaccinated Ontario residents The province is also limiting publicly-funded PCR tests Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2021
Return to school delayed until Jan. 5 in Ontario Province will provide N95 masks to staff Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2021
Teen charged by Barrie Police in child exploitation investigation Police say suspect is accused of using Instagram to create a fake account Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2021
Stockroom Shenanigans at Shoppers in Barrie Police say suspect helps himself to merchandise Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2021
Nearly 14,000 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario, data on hospitalizations for the virus is being changed More than 900 people with the virus are in provincial hospitals Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.12.2021
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, IIHF cancels World Juniors Two games were forfeited on Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.12.2021
Doctors, opposition leaders weigh in on whether premier should keep schools open Letter signed by more than 500 Ontario doctors says schools should remain open in January Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.12.2021
Dog killed during altercation as OPP responded to a disturbance at a Bracebridge motel Police say two dogs attacked officers Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.12.2021
Barrie Colts suspend team activities due to COVID-19 protocols The next five Barrie Colts regular season games have been postponed Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.12.2021
Ontario halts visits to long-term care facilities except for designated caregivers New policy begins Thursday at 12:01 a.m. Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.12.2021
House under construction goes up in flames in Tiny Township There were no injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.12.2021
ICU numbers remain stable as Ontario’s COVID-19 case count dips Sunday from record-breaking Christmas Day Seven-day rolling average approaches 7,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.12.2021
Ontario tops 10,000 new COVID-19 cases on Christmas Day Health officials have warned the latest numbers are likely an underestimate Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.12.2021
Making Christmas Merry for the less fortunate in Barrie-area Donations of gifts and food help to make the season brighter at the Salvation Army and Youth Haven Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.12.2021
Midland man facing weapons and other charges following mischief incident The suspect was seen breaking into vehicles Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.12.2021
Ontario’s new COVID-19 case count closes in on 10,000, as ICU numbers remain stable Hospitalizations approached 2,000 during the third wave in April Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.12.2021
South Simcoe Police investigating two separate reports of sextortion scams In both recent cases, the victims called police instead of paying the suspect Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2021
Three people escape house fire in Moonstone Fire crews rescued a number of pets Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2021
Collingwood OPP follow footprints to the home of suspect Police walked their way to an arrest Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2021
Awesome opossum rescue in Bradford The animal was in a bit of a jam Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2021
Man entering vehicles makes a run for it in Penetanguishene Police say the guy fled when approached by a citizen Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2021
Ontario reports record daily COVID-19 case count Hospitalizations and ICU numbers are not growing as fast as previous record case counts Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2021
SIU will not charge an OPP officer after Orillia man suffers broken ribs in arrest Police attempted to arrest the man for breaching his release conditions Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.12.2021
With nearly 200 new infections, Simcoe Muskoka records highest single-day COVID-19 case count With Omicron, health unit is going to be limited in its ability to follow-up cases Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2021
Federal government revamps support programs in wake of Omicron The government has reduced the current monthly revenue decline threshold Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2021
Ford government announces new economic support measures for businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions Some businesses will receive property tax and energy rebates Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2021
Barrie Chamber runs out of rapid COVID-19 tests Demand has soared in the wake of the Omicron variant Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2021
Barrie police seize drugs and loaded gun during traffic stop The suspect is facing a slew of drug and weapons-related charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2021
NHL players will not be going to the Winter Olympics 50 NHL games have already been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2021
Ontario’s top doctor predicts increased hospital and ICU admissions with the rapid spread of Omicron Dr. Kieran Moore says the province's testing and contact tracing system is under more pressure Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.12.2021
Midland teen facing weapons charges after confrontation Police say the teen became upset when reminded by a store employee to wear a mask Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.12.2021
Barrie man charged with child luring, other sex-related offences Suspect is accused of luring teens on Snapchat Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.12.2021
Restaurants, business groups call on feds and provinces to aid pandemic-ravaged small businesses Ontario has imposed a 50 per cent capacity limit at most indoor settings Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.12.2021
Quebec closes bars, gyms, schools, casinos, and more amid soaring COVID-19 cases Schools will revert to remote learning at least until Jan. 10 Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.12.2021
Man injured in Tiny Township fire Police say the man was located outside the residence Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.12.2021
The Shoebox Project is the right fit for those in need Shoeboxes are provided to women and girls who are homeless or at risk of being homeless Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.12.2021
SMDHU reports overwhelming demand for booster doses; walk-ins for 50+ as able Health unit says it needs to prioritize clinic capacity Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.12.2021
Two Barrie men charged in human trafficking investigation Arrests made following seven-month investigation Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2021
Ontario caps social gatherings, cuts capacity limits at restaurants and other businesses beginning Sunday COVID-19 cases are soaring as Omicron makes headway Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2021
All travellers to Canada will require PCR test before entry Tran ban against 10 African countries is being lifted Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2021
Must-have for the holidays: COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits are being snapped up Stock ran out at two LCBO stores by early Friday afternoon in Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2021
Georgian College limits in-person activity over COVID-19 concerns Most students will learn remotely Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2021
Barrie Colts games Thursday/Friday postponed due to COVID-19 protocols affecting other teams Colts have had four games postponed so far in December Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2021
Sex assault suspect facing new charges: Orillia OPP Police have linked the accused to two other incidents in Orillia Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2021
Threat made to Bradford school may have been possible “swatting,” say police No arrest has been made Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2021
New model projects 10,000 COVID-19 cases per day by early January, unsustainable ICU levels without stringent public health measures Modellers urge province to immediately reduce capacity in all indoor settings Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2021
Pop-up holiday schedule for public to access free, take-home COVID-19 rapid tests Tests will be distributed in high-traffic areas over the holidays Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.12.2021
All Ontarians 18+ eligible for COVID booster, capacity limits return to stadiums concert venues, casinos Premier Ford announces new measures in wake of Omicron variant Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2021
Feds advise against non-essential foreign travel due to Omicron surge "Now is not the time to travel," says federal health minister Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2021
Joint Forces Human Trafficking Strategy highlighted with arrests in Barrie Two people have been charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2021
SMDHU taking additional measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and Omicron Local medical officer of health says "We are seeing community transmission of the Omicron variant in Simcoe Muskoka" Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2021
Feds forecast declining deficit, billions more committed to COVID-19 fight Feds project a $144.5 billion deficit for 2021-22 Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2021
Six people arrested in drug trafficking probe in Rama First Nation and Orillia Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2021
Ontario announces new measures at long-term care homes in wake of Omicron Effective immediately, all general visitors to long-term care homes will need to be fully vaccinated to enter Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2021
Consultant to explore sport tourism opportunities at Sadlon Arena Coun. Gary Harvey pointed out Barrie has not seen a lot of sport tourism over the last decade Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2021
Video footage of suspect in Barry and Honey Sherman slayings released by police Toronto police is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2021
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka proposes new facility next to downtown Barrie Public Library YMCA is seeking $2.5 million from City of Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
Marijuana seized at RIDE spot check in Tiny Township Two large bags of pot seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
Driver charged after vehicle enters Lake Simcoe Motorist charged with impaired Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
Labour action looms at Ontario colleges OPSEU says work-to-rule could begin this weekend Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
Niagara Police charge Marineland for allegedly violating criminal code with whale and dolphin shows Investigation began in October Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
COVID-19 booster booking portal hit with technical difficulties Residents 50 and older can book their third COVID shots Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
Suspect arrested in sex assault investigation in Orillia Accused has been linked to additional incidents Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.12.2021
Youth Haven’s Boxes of Hope campaign: ‘It’s about giving our youth a sense of belonging’ Money raised is used to purchase Christmas presents for youth experiencing homelessness Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.12.2021
Ontario extends proof of vaccination program amid rising COVID-19 cases Booster eligibility being expanded to Ontarians 18 plus beginning Jan. 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2021
Springwater grandma bilked out of 8-grand A man called the woman claiming to be her grandson Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2021
Man suffers serious head injury in east end Barrie assault Two men have been charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.12.2021
Father and teen son charged as police seize drugs at Wasaga Beach home Cash, cell phones, airsoft rifle and handgun seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
Photos released of a male Orillia OPP would like to speak to as part of sex assault investigation Police say a woman was sexually assaulted by a man who broke into her home Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
SMDHU to provide rapid antigen testing in elementary schools after Christmas break Ontario's Science Table recommends rapid testing in schools Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
Downtown Barrie is getting a warming centre for the city’s homeless population Warming centre is to open Dec. 15 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
Barrie teen who was reported missing has been found safe Police said the boy had not been seen or heard from in six days Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
Area realtors raise thousands of dollars for three Barrie shelters Funds raised for Youth Haven, Women & Children's Shelter, and The Busby Centre Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
Return to capacity limits still looms in Simcoe Muskoka The SMDHU reported 106 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
Woman’s body pulled from car at the brink of Niagara Falls Police are trying to figure out why the car entered the water Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2021
Canada announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics Athletes can continue to compete Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2021
Strong probability household cluster of COVID-19 in Simcoe County is Omicron variant: SMDHU The cluster is linked to travellers who arrived in Simcoe County from Nigeria Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.12.2021
Ford government extends COVID-19 paid sick day program until July 2022 Companies are required to pay employees up to $200 per day for three days Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2021
Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations will strain Ontario healthcare system Science table suggests Omicron "will almost certainly hit us hard and fast" Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2021
Province extends pause on lifting of capacity limits in high-risk settings Extension applies to strip clubs, nightclubs and other higher-risk settings Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2021
“Head-to-Toe-Bandit” being sought in convenience store robberies Two stores robbed in a span of 13-minutes Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2021
Drugs, gun seized by Barrie police Police say they located suspected fentanyl and cocaine Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.12.2021
Mayor highlights focus on expanding road capacity as council gives 2022 budget final approval Tax increase comes in under the rate of inflation Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.12.2021
Omicron variant may delay start of Ontario’s vaccine passport wind down Original plan was to start lifting the vaccine requirement on Jan. 17, 2022 Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.12.2021
Pursuit, multiple arrests during first week of SSP Festive RIDE program Drugs seized but driver is still outstanding Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.12.2021
Barrie Police: ‘Hate crimes in the sense that the public uses the term do not really exist in Canadian law’ Video shows a woman using racial slurs against Shanicka Edwards Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.12.2021
Multiple suspected overdoses being investigated by Huntsville OPP The overdoses occurred between Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.12.2021
Barrie police locate missing senior Grieg had last been seen near the Travelodge on Bayfield Street Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.12.2021
Local advocacy group calls on Barrie police to add hate crimes charges in assault of Shak’s World founder UPLB calls for more support to address racism in Barrie and Simcoe County Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.12.2021
Barrie police arrest suspect in what Downtown BIA says was a “racially-motivated” attack BIA says Shanicka Edwards was verbally and physically assaulted Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.12.2021
Seat swap doesn’t fool Bracebridge OPP Impaired, drug-related charges against a London man Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
First case of Omicron variant in York Region is a child under 12 Health officials say the case is travel-related Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
Barrie police: Senior defrauded of a large sum of money Police received six calls about scam artists in a two-hour period Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
NACI “strongly recommending” all Canadians over the age of 50 get COVID-19 booster shots The committee has also strengthened its recommendation for several other groups Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
In open letter, region’s top doc doesn’t rule out reinstating capacity limits to get COVID-19 rates stabilized or reversed 'We continue to see dramatic increases in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout Simcoe Muskoka' Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
City of Barrie rolls out holiday season, New Year’s Eve activities including “Island of Warmth” Traditional Downtown Countdown Dec. 31 being replaced with activities throughout the city Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
Job market continues to rebound nationally, provincially, and in Barrie Canada's unemployment rate at lowest level since pandemic began Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
Woman sexually assaulted during home break-in, says Orillia OPP Police also investigating attempted home break-ins in other parts of the city Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2021
Age of eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots being lowered to people aged 50 and older Starting on Dec. 13, individuals aged 50 and older can schedule their booster dose appointment Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2021
South Simcoe Police investigating an organized shoplifting ring $200 worth of jackets stolen Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2021
Suspects nabbed by Barrie police after foot chase, drugs and loaded gun seized Two men from the GTA face charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2021
Canadians flying to the U.S. will need a COVID-19 test the day before New measures by the U.S. aimed at slowing the spread of the Omicron variant Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.12.2021
More restrictive visitor policy returns at Orillia hospital as COVID-19 outbreak declared on medical unit Four patients have tested positive for the virus Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
Pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Stayner Police say the victim airlifted with critical injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
‘I am concerned about the trajectory of things and where we are headed,’ says region’s top doc, as COVID-19 numbers climb locally Dr. Charles Gardner says he is looking at reintroducing capacity limits at businesses if it proves to be necessary Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
Frazer the German Boxer dog that was stolen is back with its owner Police said the dog was 'forcibly removed' from the home Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
Man charged in alleged sex assault at an Alliston medical facility Police allege the victim was sexually assaulted during a procedure Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
AG finds millions of dollars went to businesses that weren’t eligible for Ontario COVID-19 relief Bonnie Lysyk said the findings were troubling given the amount of money Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
Most ONroute rest stops will have electric vehicle chargers by next summer 17 out of 23 ONroute locations will have chargers installed by next summer Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone launch the ski season this week, as the industry hopes for better times The pandemic has been punishing Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
Frazer the pooch still missing, Barrie police release pics of vehicle and driver A neighbour who attempted to intervene was injured Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
South Simcoe Police try to identify suspect in ‘porch pirate’ thefts Thefts from front porches of four homes last Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
Omicron response: Feds reviewing vaccine strategy, impose new air travel restrictions Foreign air travellers, except those from the U.S., will be tested at the Canadian airport in which they land Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
Property tax increase of 2.92 per cent as Barrie council approves 2022 capital and operating budget. 'I think there were things I can point to last night where we're improving services for residents, but it's modest, that's for sure,' says mayor Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
Support local in Barrie with two hours of free on-street downtown parking in December Shop, check out downtown Barrie's 2021 Noella Festival Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
Hate crime investigation into vandalism at Bradford home Police say homophobic graffiti was spray-painted on vehicles and a front door Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
Barrie Colts games with Sudbury this week postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak among Wolves players 12 players have tested positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
COVID-19 related death toll in Ontario hits 10,000 A Barrie man was Ontario's first death from the virus Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
Man tries to pay for gas with cannabis: OPP Motorist charged with impaired driving Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.11.2021
Two more Omicron cases in Ontario for a total of four All the confirmed cases are in Ottawa Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.11.2021
Co-founder of Barrie Pride, David Bradbury, retires from the organization 'It has been a pleasure and an honour to watch this organization and community become a pinnacle of hope, determination and duty to the queer peoples in Barrie and the Simcoe County region,' says Bradbury Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.11.2021
Ontario may expand third dose eligibility, says health minister Just a few groups are currently eligible for a COVID booster jab in Ontario Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.11.2021
Ontario’s top doctor offers reassurance after two cases of Omicron variant detected in the province Dr. Kieran Moore says province has infrastructure in place to manage any potential outbreak of the variant Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.11.2021
Financial shot in arm for Empower Simcoe’s Lakeshore Ridge Capital Campaign The goal is to raise $250,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.11.2021
Anonymous threat made against Collingwood high school There will be an increased police presence at Our Lady of the Bay Catholic School Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.11.2021
The Barrie Police Mitten Tree has returned The Mitten Tree was started 20 years ago by former Barrie Police Constable Janet Schefter Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.11.2021
Canada’s first confirmed cases of omicron COVID-19 are in Ottawa Two people who returned from Nigeria test positive for the new variant Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.11.2021
Price of gas to tumble as much as 11 cents in Ontario: Dan McTeague Oil prices suffered steepest loss since early days of the pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2021
Suspect in car theft fails to score merchandise from Barrie grocery store Security got in the way of her plan Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2021
Feds impose travel ban as World Health Organization declares new variant of concern The variant has been named omicron Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2021
Three people taken to hospital following fire in Collingwood Damage was minimal Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2021
Ford, O’Toole call on feds to impose travel ban on people from where new COVID variant has been detected A number of countries have taken action to stop flights from southern Africa Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2021
Local shelters launch winter pilot program to aid Barrie’s homeless Barrie city councillor seeks options outside the shelter system Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2021
OPP charge Midland man in child luring investigation Police allege man arranged to meet an underage female for sexual purposes Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2021
Provincial-municipal summit next month to talk about Ontario’s housing affordability crisis Barrie's rental market the fifth most costly in Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2021
Two men face 20 charges after drugs and gun seized during traffic stop in Tiny Township OPP say they seized a loaded handgun Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2021
Breakthrough COVID-19 infections in Ontarians have resulted in only nine people needing ICU treatment: New report More than 17,000 breakthrough cases in the past year. Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2021
RVH’s regional Child and Youth Mental Health program gets financial boost from County of Simcoe The funding is part of the county's $5.6 million pledge to RVH Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2021
‘Substantial rise’ in COVID-19 cases in Simcoe Muskoka says region’s top doctor Transmission rate in Muskoka is outpacing Simcoe County Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2021
Trying to find Frazer: Dog snatched during Barrie break-in Dognappers fled in a four-door black Honda Civic Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2021
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign in Barrie sets large fundraising target 'It's a true reflection of the critical need in our community' Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2021
One male arrested as Barrie police investigate a number of indecent acts Police say a second incident happened at a Shoppers Drug Mart Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2021
Contraband seized at Beaver Creek jail, two people including young teen charged Suspects were walking on an adjacent road when police located them Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Snow squall clean up means another Winter Maintenance Event declared On-street parking restrictions in effect overnight again tonight Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Mom pleads guilty in drowning death of her little boy who was swept away in Grand River Sentencing is set for January Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Second person charged in Huntsville human remains case The identity of the human remains has not been determined Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
COVID-19 vaccination for children 5 to 11 years begins Nov. 26 Appointments can be booked through the COVID-19 vaccination portal Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, fighting climate change, end to the pandemic the focus of Trudeau government Throne speech Gov. Gen Mary Simon is Canada's first Indigenous head of state Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
New safety measures announced by SMDHU in wake of spike in COVID-19 cases. Youth 12 and older involved in indoor sports outside of school will be required to show proof of vaccination Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Boom lift operator hanging Christmas lights charged with impaired Police received a report that a man was hanging from a crane Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Arrests made in COVID-19 immunization security breach One of the suspects is an Ontario government employee Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Council approves County of Simcoe 2022 budget County has dug into reserves to hold the line on tax increase Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
The big 3 – police, public library and County of Simcoe put in budget requests to Barrie City Council 2002 city budget expected to get rubberstamped Dec. 6 Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2021
Bradford student on thin ice over thin blue line flag to hold protest following 3-day suspension Mom of student is a Barrie police officer Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2021
The eyes have it. Optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors Optometrists and provincial government at loggerheads over funding Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2021
Man charged after human remains found in Huntsville Authorities have not identified the remains Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2021
Authorities investigate possible security breach linked to province’s COVID-19 vaccine portal Premier says he was alerted at the weekend Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2021
Ford government to expand training program for people seeking a career change The government says 300,000 jobs are available right now Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2021
On-street parking restrictions in effect overnight tonight in Barrie due to squalls 3-6 a.m. restrictions for downtown, 12:01-7 a.m. for all other city streets Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2021
Christmas tree lighting in downtown Barrie Saturday as Noella Festival kicks off Noella Festival continues through the holiday season Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2021
17-year-old boy was shot and killed: Barrie police A woman says she was in her kitchen when she heard what sounded like fireworks or rockets Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2021
Man injured during altercation in Bradford parking lot Two suspects in custody Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2021
COVID-19 immunizations for children 5-11 years of age coming to Simcoe Muskoka next week SMDHU will make vaccine available by appointment only via local community clinics Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2021
Feds to nix COVID-19 test requirement for short jaunts to the U.S. as of Nov.30 The change applies to Canadians and permanent residents who are in the U.S. for less than 72 hours Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2021
Oro-Medonte man suspended from hunting for five years Fines total $4,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2021
COVID outbreak declared over at RVH Transitional Care Unit The outbreak result in the deaths of four patients Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2021
Health Canada authorizes use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12 years of age Clinical trials identified no serious side effects Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2021
Regular semesters will return to Ontario high schools Students, parents have complained about "modified semesters" Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2021
Ontario students to take home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests in time for winter holidays The province also confirmed symptomatic individuals can get a COVID test at pharmacies Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2021
Barrie city councillor suggests lockers downtown so the homeless can store their belongings Busby Centre says several false statements have been made about the organization Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2021
‘Venture out of your comfort zone,’ says Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario boss amid tree shortage Fir trees remain the fan favourite Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2021
‘Venture out of your comfort zone,’ says Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario boss amid tree shortage Fir trees remain the fan favourite Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2021
Short jaunts to America won’t require a PCR test for returning Canadians: Reports Reports Ottawa will do away with PRC test requirement Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2021
Local health unit putting in new measures to curb rise in COVID-19 cases New measures apply to youth participation in indoor sports, places of worship, household contacts Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2021
