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Driver crashes into stop sign, backs into pole. Charges ensue

Driver crashes into stop sign, backs into pole. Charges ensue

On Monday, November 23, 2015, police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Scott Crescent, in the city of Barrie.
Kitchen utensils brandished in Innisfil altercation

Kitchen utensils brandished in Innisfil altercation

The accused was charged with assault, assault with a weapon x 2, and uttering threats
Barrie Police, Insurance Bureau to peek in car windows at GO Transit Station

Barrie Police, Insurance Bureau to peek in car windows at GO Transit Station

With the holiday season almost upon us, police are encouraging motorists and passengers to LOCK IT DOWN! when it comes to their vehicles and to not leave valuables in plain view. Later this morning, officers will be in the GO Transit Station parking lot to kick off the campaign.
Santa may need to plan a new route into downtown Barrie

Santa may need to plan a new route into downtown Barrie

Extended road closure on parade day hurting local businesses during busy Christmas shopping season.
Their quick action saved a life

Their quick action saved a life

Alexzander Samuelsson was in the right place at the right time to save a life in July, 2014, as fire ripped through a D'Ambrosio Street apartment in Barrie's southend.
Music proposal not hitting a high note at City Council

Music proposal not hitting a high note at City Council

Music City proposal doesn't hit a high note with Barrie City Council.
High marks for helping kids at Christmas

High marks for helping kids at Christmas

Barrie student uses school project to get bicycles for Christmas Cheer drive
Man loses truck, charged with cocaine possession

Man loses truck, charged with cocaine possession

The vehicle was reported to be weaving all over the road and an occupant was observed throwing a beer can out the window
Barrie Police locate missing teen (update: still missing)

Barrie Police locate missing teen (update: still missing)

Police now say they believe they know where Nadia Frunza is, but they are still appealing for her to contact her family or police
A Cup of Soup: A lock of love keeps marriage strong

A Cup of Soup: A lock of love keeps marriage strong

During this week of giving thanks, we're reminded that one of the keys to a long and lasting marriage is to show our appreciation to our spouses - not only for the "big" things they do, but for all their small gestures of love as well