Skip to content

Local News

Ontario meets deadline for first round of long-term care home vaccinations

Ontario meets deadline for first round of long-term care home vaccinations

The province had committed to vaccinating every eligible long-term care resident who wanted a shot by Wednesday
LETTER: Supervised consumption sites can be important for some cities

LETTER: Supervised consumption sites can be important for some cities

'Not only can SCSs be seamlessly integrated, they can improve the landscape for citizens and tourists alike,' says former Barrie resident
Gap between income, home prices keeps growing, but Barrie remains 'affordable,' study says

Gap between income, home prices keeps growing, but Barrie remains 'affordable,' study says

The city is well below the housing unaffordability mark, which is considered to be 30% of income spent on a mortgage in Canada
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

If you want it, work for it.
Barrie’s sewage offers loads of information into spread of COVID-19, UK variant

Barrie’s sewage offers loads of information into spread of COVID-19, UK variant

Testing will 'capture' asymptomatic people and those who aren’t getting tested; 'We usually pick up the signal before the hospitals see the cases start to increase,' says scientist
'Accomplished community builder' brought in as new CEO at Friday Harbour

'Accomplished community builder' brought in as new CEO at Friday Harbour

Hani Roustom brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role at lakeside resort
About half of region's businesses following COVID rules, says ministry

About half of region's businesses following COVID rules, says ministry

Most common violations during blitz were inadequate screening, lack of safety plans, and capacity limits; Five Barrie stores fined $1,000
OPP helicopter rescues Keswick woman who fell through ice in Bracebridge

OPP helicopter rescues Keswick woman who fell through ice in Bracebridge

Police say 33-year-old woman being treated for potential life-threatening injuries; Two officers also received medical attention after rescue
With more than $1B worth of infrastructure, Barrie council approves stormwater plan

With more than $1B worth of infrastructure, Barrie council approves stormwater plan

City’s stormwater ponds a $100M problem; More than 50% are in poor or very poor condition, reflecting historical lack of maintenance
City hall steps up to the plate to help Baycats score bigger press box

City hall steps up to the plate to help Baycats score bigger press box

Coates Stadium, located in Midhurst at the Barrie Community Sports Complex, was built about 20 years ago with donations and materials supplied at cost