Barrie News

Oro-Medonte residents say new 'muzzle' for citizens is 'rubbish'

Township says code is a way to deal with harassment from members of public; 'It’s such a blatant attempt to muzzle and stifle and tell the population to be quiet'

Dec 30, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

WATCH: Public Health Ontario briefing to highlight vaccine prioritization, distribution

Dr. Barbara Yaffe will be joined by vaccine distribution task force members

Dec 30, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Police investigate theft of video games from Innisfil drug store

South Simcoe police say Dec. 5 incident occurred on Innisfil Beach Road at Jans Boulevard

Dec 30, 2020 11:21 AM Read more >

Longtime officer saves man's life after collapsing in Heather St. driveway

Sgt. John Parcells, a 32-year veteran with Barrie police, was searching for a stolen vehicle when he saw James Hall go into medical distress

Dec 30, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Ontario reports record 2,923 new COVID cases today

There are more than 20,000 active cases in Ontario and 1,177 people are hospitalized with COVID-19

Dec 30, 2020 10:43 AM Read more >

Can you repeat that? Why COVID masks make it so hard to hear

Different mask materials impact speech more than others. The best ones, Wilson said, are the disposable medical masks (blue masks)

Dec 30, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Do local MPPs support seniors in homes or shareholders?

Lobbyists for long-term care homes have had more influence over government decisions than have our dying seniors, laments letter writer

Dec 30, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Trio accused of killing man in downtown apartment have hearing dates set

Ryan Babineau, 30, was fatally stabbed in November 2019 on Dunlop Street East in downtown Barrie

Dec 30, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Travel is expected to be difficult due to accumulating snow and possible freezing rain. Motorists and pedestrians should exercise caution, Environment Canada says

Dec 30, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >