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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash

Police seeking the driver of the Ford Escape, who failed to remain at the scene following Monday afternoon crash
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Barrie

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Barrie

Eagle-eyed officer spotted vehicle, stopped the car and arrested the 22-year-old; Male now faces multiple new charges, police say
Area teen hopes to score cash in NHL's flagship video game event

Area teen hopes to score cash in NHL's flagship video game event

'It’s pretty crazy. I never thought I would get this far,' says 19-year-old, who is one of 8 finalists competing for a $26,000 top prize in Montreal this week
Police appeal for tips to help find Jonus Palmer's killer

Police appeal for tips to help find Jonus Palmer's killer

'What would you do if this happened to your child and no one came forward?' Palmer's mother asks in appeal. 'Help our family heal'
Barrie's municipal election dance cards filling up

Barrie's municipal election dance cards filling up

To date, 22 candidates for mayor and ward councillors have filed their nomination papers ahead of the Oct. 24 election
Bear Creek grad finds his voice in upcoming animated movie

Bear Creek grad finds his voice in upcoming animated movie

'I am so excited for this movie,' says Barrie native Jesse Lowell, 21, who is the antagonist in The Adventures of Tikki The Wonder Dog
COLUMN: Reflecting on Canada Day and a story pushed aside

COLUMN: Reflecting on Canada Day and a story pushed aside

This land was originally called Kinade, a word meaning 'everything that is in my heart'; Canada no longer has that same meaning, laments local Indigenous elder
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Police seek information on possible abduction at Bayfield Mall

Police seek information on possible abduction at Bayfield Mall

A 'third party' reported the incident that occurred on June 24; 'We are trying to determine if (the victim) is OK,' says Barrie police official
UPDATE: Missing Orillia teen, 17, found safe

UPDATE: Missing Orillia teen, 17, found safe

He was last seen at Bass Lake Provincial Park earlier today