Barrie News

County wants firefighters to have naloxone kits as overdose calls rise

Naloxone can temporarily reverse the effects of fentanyl, methadone, heroin, morphine and oxycodone, but some worry it's a 'Band-Aid' fix to a problem that needs more direct action

Jun 28, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

OPP close Highway 400 northbound at Innisfil Beach Road (update: reopened)

Highway 11 near Memorial Ave. in Orillia also closed due to shooting, pursuit that started in Toronto

Jun 28, 2017 7:28 AM Read more >

City, county team up to buy a motel

They're going to fix it up to create an around-the-clock service hub for those struggling to stay housed

Jun 28, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Good morning Barrie! Perfect Air Show forecast

No rain expected. Sunny and warm.

Jun 28, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Disturbance call leads to charges

It's alleged the accused hit street signs and yelled at traffic

Jun 27, 2017 8:00 PM Read more >

Barrie Air Show stars have landed

Snowbirds, CF-18 Hornet ready to go for tomorrow's big event

Jun 27, 2017 7:00 PM Read more >

Police seek witneses to assault

A woman was brought to an Orillia area hospital by Simcoe County Emergency Medical Services

Jun 27, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Del Duca issues statement regarding Go Transit fare increase

Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca issued a response today in regards to the potential Go Transit fare increase

Jun 27, 2017 4:58 PM Read more >

65-year-old man charged with domestic assault

When he learned that police were on their way, the suspect fled the scene

Jun 27, 2017 2:07 PM Read more >

GO Transit fare hike unaffordable, says PC critic

He contrasts the proposed increase with a recent pay hike for the Metrolinx CEO

Jun 27, 2017 12:02 PM Read more >

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