Barrie News

Health-care workers facing 'torrent of hatred' over COVID public health measures, says doc

'Sadly, too many physicians and others working in health care have been subjected to bullying attacks and threats of violence simply for doing our jobs,' says OMA president

Nov 25, 2021 8:00 PM Read more >

It's back to school for retiring fire prevention officer

'If I want to walk the walk and talk the talk, I want to have the background education that I’m advising young people they need to have,' says Judi Myddelton, who's retiring from Barrie Fire after 25 years

Nov 25, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

Santa Claus will make pit stop at Friday Harbour next weekend

Event will be hosted by television personality Rick Campanelli, featuring music from Ammoye

Nov 25, 2021 6:15 PM Read more >

Victim in fatal shooting described as having 'enormous, kind and loving heart'

Teen's death 'will leave an unbearable void for his family, as well as all who came to know (him) in his short life,' says obituary

Nov 25, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

Nine new COVID cases at county schools today

New cases being reported today at Algonquin Ridge and Willow Landing elementary schools in Barrie

Nov 25, 2021 5:28 PM Read more >

Flavour ban would push some vape users to return to regular cigarettes: study

Concerns raised over Health Canada proposal to crack down on vaping among young people

Nov 25, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Midland man, 85, charged in child-luring investigation

Police allege that on Nov. 23, investigation revealed male suspect had made plans to meet in Orillia with underage female for sexual purpose

Nov 25, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

OFSAA competition returning this winter for Simcoe County students

'If the situation declines into a new wave, or if COVID-19 cases increase significantly at local levels in our schools, we may need to reconsider participation,’ says public board superintendent

Nov 25, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >