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Turn the February blahs into February blues music and more

Turn the February blahs into February blues music and more

From musical performances, to Tinkershops for all ages and interests – there’s something for everyone
Name released of person who died in OPP custody

Name released of person who died in OPP custody

Police have still not revealed how the man died while in police custody.
South Simcoe Police get Lego Cop for 20th anniversary

South Simcoe Police get Lego Cop for 20th anniversary

It's the latest custom mini figure creation for Lego artist
Car leaves road, leads to charge

Car leaves road, leads to charge

On Sunday January 29, 2017 at 2:09 AM Officers from Barrie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that had run off the road and into
Barrie Mosque Community 'grieved and shocked at senseless killings of worshippers'

Barrie Mosque Community 'grieved and shocked at senseless killings of worshippers'

Outpouring of condolence and unity following Quebec City mosque attack
Barrie Fire, Police to be equipped with life-saving naloxone kits

Barrie Fire, Police to be equipped with life-saving naloxone kits

Decision comes as a response to growing number of opioid overdoses happening both across Canada and in Simcoe County
Charges laid following death threat to police

Charges laid following death threat to police

Suspect also caused damage to a vehicle in the apartment building parking lot
Today's winter control update

Today's winter control update

Three routes are running behind, so extra plows have been dispatched to assist in completion
Suspect grabs his robbery note before running

Suspect grabs his robbery note before running

Suspect approached the till and handed the clerk a note that said, "This is a robbery — give me all the money in the till"
Crash blocks traffic on St. Vincent Street

Crash blocks traffic on St. Vincent Street

No word on injuries