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'Tech-savvy' parents help track down stolen phones

'Tech-savvy' parents help track down stolen phones

'It's very opportunistic and shameful,' Barrie police official says of thefts from East Bayfield Community Centre
Lake Simcoe watershed councillors call for federal funding to protect environment

Lake Simcoe watershed councillors call for federal funding to protect environment

'This is an unprecedented, united front of municipal leaders,' says Bradford councillor
Barrie police receives $200K grant to bolster CCTV surveillance downtown

Barrie police receives $200K grant to bolster CCTV surveillance downtown

'Our front-line police, the heroes we rely on to protect us and our communities, tell us that this technology works,' says attorney general
Health unit reports 6 COVID deaths, 1 new hospitalization in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit reports 6 COVID deaths, 1 new hospitalization in Simcoe-Muskoka

Limited testing captures 180 new COVID cases in the region since last update on Friday
If you like sappy stories, this one's for you (4 photos)

If you like sappy stories, this one's for you (4 photos)

'I’ve been making my own maple syrup for about six years now, tapping the trees around me,' says Sugar Bush resident
Barrie police release photo of teen suspect in double shooting

Barrie police release photo of teen suspect in double shooting

Zia Mohammed Chaudhry, 18, wanted for attempted murder, discharging firearm with intent, two counts of aggravated assault
Reinio back for another run in Barrie-Innisfil as NDP's provincial candidate

Reinio back for another run in Barrie-Innisfil as NDP's provincial candidate

'Many children, families and seniors are struggling and it’s only become worse over the past four years,' says Reinio
Cellphones, debit cards and other property stolen from East Bayfield change rooms

Cellphones, debit cards and other property stolen from East Bayfield change rooms

Barrie police say 13 people had property stolen Sunday evening at north-end community centre
After being in effect almost 2 years, mayor lifts state of emergency in Barrie

After being in effect almost 2 years, mayor lifts state of emergency in Barrie

Declaration provided city with additional powers and resources to protect health and safety of Barrie residents
Ontario reports 3 deaths, about 693 COVID-positive patients in hospital

Ontario reports 3 deaths, about 693 COVID-positive patients in hospital

Limited testing confirmed 1,074 new cases for the latest report