Barrie News

Barrie is in the grip of a record-breaking cold snap

Today marks the coldest Nov. 13 recorded in Barrie since at least 1977

Nov 13, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

LETTER: Trudeau should bring Elizabeth May into his Cabinet

'Looking over a still smouldering battlefield,' it's clear that PM needs to adopt a different approach, says letter writer

Nov 13, 2019 3:45 PM Read more >

Suspect sought after bank was robbed by man with a weapon

The suspect approached the teller at the downtown Orillia bank, stated he had a weapon and requested money; Police seek help identifying male suspect

Nov 13, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

Historic murder case ends with guilty plea on conspiracy charge

Grant Ayerst, 21, and Norman Whalley, 36, were killed in 1991; Justice apologizes that she can't provide the family 'the answers they want, need and deserve'

Nov 13, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

Giant downtown Christmas tree ready to be lit up Saturday

'When the lights came on and everybody oohed and aahed, it was such a great feeling,' BIA official said of last year's tree lighting event

Nov 13, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

If you see a red scarf tied to a tree in downtown Barrie, here's why!

Scarves, knitted by volunteers, are meant to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in the region during National HIV/AIDS Awareness Week

Nov 13, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Victim in fatal dump truck crash identified as Barrie man

Incident remains under investigation

Nov 13, 2019 10:47 AM Read more >

Residential sales on the rise in Barrie, Simcoe County

Barrie and District Association of Realtors report 751 residential units were sold in the area last month

Nov 13, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

Add a furry friend to your holiday list this Christmas

iAdopt annual campaign seeks to find homes for as many pets as possible over the holiday season

Nov 13, 2019 9:15 AM Read more >

Horseshoe Resort opens to skiers today — earliest in history

Mount St. Louis will also make history as it plans to open Friday with nine slopes and a healthy 30-50-centimetre base

Nov 13, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >