Barrie News

Video of local woman shopping in dragon mask catches fire

Clip of Shelley Mowat at Shoppers Drug Mart goes viral; Mowat says she was trying to do 'something fun' on St. Paddy's Day

Mar 19, 2020 9:15 PM Read more >

Snapshot of life around an eerily quiet city (7 photos)

Downtown Barrie especially quiet today for a Thursday afternoon

Mar 19, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

Orillia's COVID-19 assessment clinic sees 85 people in opening 4 hours

About 90 per cent of visitors did not require further testing

Mar 19, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

Brassard urges residents to stick to preventative measures in 'very critical time'

While the Barrie-Innisfil constituency office remains closed to in-person traffic, anyone needing assistance can call during regular hours

Mar 19, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Red-Gloved Bandit may have struck for third time today

Third robbery happened Thursday afternoon at Bayfield Street Circle K convenience store

Mar 19, 2020 6:46 PM Read more >

OPP looking for accused man thought to be in Simcoe County

Members of the public are urged not to approach him if located

Mar 19, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in RVH case

The man died March 11, and a post-mortem test confirmed COVID-19 on March 17. Today a coroner's report confirmed the virus was the cause of death

Mar 19, 2020 5:27 PM Read more >

Wind gusts, scattered thunderstorms possible tomorrow: Environment Canada

Potential for 90 km/h winds throughout the day Friday

Mar 19, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

Starting Friday, Barrie Transit will be free until April 6

'One thing that is critical for people at this time is the ability to ride the bus to get basic things like groceries or get to jobs that we rely on at this time,' says CAO

Mar 19, 2020 3:37 PM Read more >

Business owners, entrepreneurs invited to join online COVID-19 forum

Meeting, slated for Monday, March 23, will be held on-line to talk with MPP Andrea Khanjin about government response

Mar 19, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

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