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Snowmobile Safety

Snowmobile Safety

Now that the winter snowmobile season is here, sledders and drivers alike need to be aware of each other.
Lake victim identified

Lake victim identified

Man became trapped under icy waters off Shanty Bay
Mayor Lehman comments on Syrian family

Mayor Lehman comments on Syrian family

The family of eight arrived in Barrie on Dec. 19
OPP officer faces assault charges

OPP officer faces assault charges

The incident is alleged to have occurred while he was off duty
More on holiday drinking and driving

More on holiday drinking and driving

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting that drivers are still not getting the message about drinking and driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Before the storm

Before the storm

The City of Barrie produced a video to explain how crews handle winter storms.
Barrie dermatologist's hearing begins

Barrie dermatologist's hearing begins

A College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario hearing involving Barrie dermatologist Dr. Rodion Kunynetz begins this week. Kunynetz was suspended from practicing Oct. 1, 2015.
Where will the new school be built?

Where will the new school be built?

The Simcoe County District School Board will discuss six new options after the site plan for a south-end high school was rejected by city council last year.
Was a suspect looking to win big?

Was a suspect looking to win big?

On Wednesday, December 23, 2015 just after 3 p.m., police attended Shoppers Drug Mart located on Bayfield Street, in the city of Barrie, after receiving reports of a theft.
She's a stunning winter beauty (4 photos)

She's a stunning winter beauty (4 photos)

Frost smoke on the waters of Kempenfelt Bay makes for a magical sunrise