Barrie News

Local man enjoying 'cool' $250K lottery win

'It feels good to win after playing for all these years,' says chef who plans to use the money to invest and pay some bills

Mar 17, 2022 4:13 PM Read more >

Local nurses put retirement on hold to help during the pandemic

'People just wanted to help and these health-care professionals are exactly who we needed at this time and they did not disappoint,' said vaccination clinic manager

Mar 17, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

It's official: Vaccinated travellers won't need test to enter Canada as of April 1

Change is possible because of Canada's high vaccination rates and fewer cases of the virus being detected at the border, says health minister

Mar 17, 2022 2:34 PM Read more >

Van crashes into pole on Bradford Street, driver flees scene on foot

'They have to replace a utility pole that was damaged. I believe it’s hanging, literally, in half,' said Peter Leon of Barrie police, noting road will be closed for several hours

Mar 17, 2022 1:56 PM Read more >

Barry Ward to become Barrie's acting mayor on March 29

'We have a short time built in so that I can meet with the deputy mayor and we can transition the office,' said Jeff Lehman, who is stepping aside to run as an MPP

Mar 17, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

'Moment of luck' gives craft brewery new home just in time for St. Patrick's Day (5 photos)

'The passion and loyalty of craft brewery drinkers is amazing and I knew they would support us as they have,' says owner of The Wheeled Brew Bottle Shop

Mar 17, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

First Indigenous Governor General looks to 'move away' from Indian Act

Simon met with the deputy minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations last August to discuss what role she could play 'in Indigenous issues and reconciliation as a whole'

Mar 17, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >