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Barrie police report spike in 911 misdials, hang-ups

Barrie police report spike in 911 misdials, hang-ups

Increase attributed to recent update on Android phones
Street Cats Rescue forced to find new location after fire

Street Cats Rescue forced to find new location after fire

'We need the community to come through for us as they always do,' says executive director following May 26 blaze on Shanty Bay Road
Woman dies in 'chain-reaction' crash when driver stops for dog

Woman dies in 'chain-reaction' crash when driver stops for dog

York Regional Police seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage after collision Thursday night on Pine Valley Drive, north of Major Mackenzie
Teen cyclist provides fake name to police, now faces drug charges

Teen cyclist provides fake name to police, now faces drug charges

Barrie police say teen was stopped Thursday night for riding bike on the sidewalk, but officers later found cocaine and fentanyl
Barrie air cadets holding annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday

Barrie air cadets holding annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday

Event at CFB Borden begins at 2 p.m.
Downtown Barrie BIA urges people to 'get the rainbows ready'

Downtown Barrie BIA urges people to 'get the rainbows ready'

Pride Parade and Festival starts at noon on Saturday
Section of Tiffin St. closed for water repairs near Essa Rd.

Section of Tiffin St. closed for water repairs near Essa Rd.

Eastbound lane closed until around 4 p.m., with lane shifts also in place for the westbound traffic
Odd leads hit parade for Baycats in big win

Odd leads hit parade for Baycats in big win

Barrie Baycats improve to 3-3 and take on the Royals (1-6) Saturday on the road at 1 p.m.
<b>LETTER:</b> Calling Greenbelt a scam 'goes beyond the pale'

LETTER: Calling Greenbelt a scam 'goes beyond the pale'

Premier's comment suggests 'there is no need to protect environmentally sensitive areas,' says letter writer
Canadian folk icon Valdy plays pop-up porch concert in Barrie

Canadian folk icon Valdy plays pop-up porch concert in Barrie

'I’m known the world over — from Toronto to Oshawa,' quips Valdy at hastily organized and unique performance at home of Arnie and Linda Ivsins