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York Region told no timelines yet for Hwy. 413, Bradford Bypass

York Region told no timelines yet for Hwy. 413, Bradford Bypass

Province provides update as planning continues for 16.3-kilometre Bradford Bypass and 52-kilometre Highway 413 projects
Barrie police says it's ready for sweeping changes with new legislation

Barrie police says it's ready for sweeping changes with new legislation

'We expect changes to continue until such time as it’s settled down, which could be days, months or years,' says deputy chief
Ford shuts door on fourplex plan, ending cabinet back-and-forth

Ford shuts door on fourplex plan, ending cabinet back-and-forth

'It's off the table for us. We're going to build homes, single-dwelling homes, townhomes — that's what we're gonna focus on,' says premier
OHL scouts praise Barrie forward's 'great vision and creativity'

OHL scouts praise Barrie forward's 'great vision and creativity'

Local U16 AAA team's Alex McLean among top 2008-born prospects eligible for 2024 OHL Priority Selection
‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy Barrie driver’s speeding excuse

‘Late for work’: Police don’t buy Barrie driver’s speeding excuse

South Simcoe police charged local man with stunt driving Tuesday night in Bradford
Barrie police issue public warning in wake of sex assault case

Barrie police issue public warning in wake of sex assault case

While people may use messaging apps and platforms to expand social network, police warn they can also be 'very dangerous'
Barrie Colts U16 squad dethrones champs to claim OMHA crown

Barrie Colts U16 squad dethrones champs to claim OMHA crown

Colts defeated Peterborough on Sunday; James Elliott and Troy Patton both scored twice in the final while Alex MacLean had goal and two helpers
Barrie hospital teams up with Georgian students for new exhibit

Barrie hospital teams up with Georgian students for new exhibit

'Healing Through Art: Nature's Comfort' exhibition on display at RVH's David McCullough Hearts and Minds Gallery until mid-June
Group paving the way to rename Hwy. 11 for Gordon Lightfoot

Group paving the way to rename Hwy. 11 for Gordon Lightfoot

'We just think ours is good because Highway 11 is quite related to him, and … half of our request is based on what it means in terms of Canada,' says proponent
Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying minor for sexual services

Court hears man connected with area teen through online apps before planning meeting in Collingwood