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SIU clears Barrie police after man overdosed at station

SIU clears Barrie police after man overdosed at station

35-year-old man had been arrested for assault following an incident at a Hart Drive motel; Officials believe he hid drugs in his rectum
LETTER: Vespra St. housing proposal 'the last straw' for some residents

LETTER: Vespra St. housing proposal 'the last straw' for some residents

'Some neighbours, expecting the worst, have listed their homes for sale. I don't blame them,' says reader
Police investigating fatal collision on County Road 27 in Bradford (8 photos)

Police investigating fatal collision on County Road 27 in Bradford (8 photos)

County Road 27 will remain closed for several hours between Lines 8 and 9
It's between seasons, but move from dormancy to activity is afoot

It's between seasons, but move from dormancy to activity is afoot

While the calendar may say that Spring starts in late March, Nature says differently, explains outdoors columnist ... with a nod to Greek mythology
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Keep moving forward.
Up to 90km/h winds, snow squalls possible this morning: Environment Canada

Up to 90km/h winds, snow squalls possible this morning: Environment Canada

Given the strength of the winds and falling temperatures with time, blowing snow will be common under any snow squall that forms, Environment Canada says
Barrie chamber says latest lockdown will be 'devastating' for many local businesses

Barrie chamber says latest lockdown will be 'devastating' for many local businesses

'The grey-lockdown restrictions puts some sectors at a significant disadvantage compared to larger department stores and online retailers'
Inspired by Terry Fox, two-time Paralympian skates Blue Mountain loop 23 times

Inspired by Terry Fox, two-time Paralympian skates Blue Mountain loop 23 times

Captain of Canada's national sledge hockey team lost his leg to cancer similar to Terry's and was motivated to complete a feat of endurance to support the Terry Fox Foundation
As a 'police village,' Cookstown couldn't even collect taxes in its early days (4 photos)

As a 'police village,' Cookstown couldn't even collect taxes in its early days (4 photos)

The village, located south of Barrie, is situated at the intersection of four townships: Innisfil, Tecumseth, West Gwillimbury and Essa
Gardner responds to community backlash over incoming lockdown measures

Gardner responds to community backlash over incoming lockdown measures

Local case numbers 'may still very much go in the wrong direction, but the fact it has declined a bit runs counter to my original decision,' says medical officer of health