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Going up!

Going up!

If you own a home in Barrie, your taxes are going up and your services are staying at last year's levels.
Good frosty morning Barrie

Good frosty morning Barrie

Bundle up against that wind chill
Watch out for those snow squalls this evening (UPDATE) Warning Downgraded

Watch out for those snow squalls this evening (UPDATE) Warning Downgraded

Environment Canada says dangerous winter driving conditions likely
Should the City of Barrie be adding staff this year?

Should the City of Barrie be adding staff this year?

City council is debating the 2016 operating budget tonight. Presentations from staff included recommendations to hire 21 new employees.
Vehicle removed from ditch. Driver faces charges

Vehicle removed from ditch. Driver faces charges

OPP responded to a number of complaints over the weekend in the Orillia area
Barrie driver charged with assault, over 80 after Highway 11 stop

Barrie driver charged with assault, over 80 after Highway 11 stop

On Monday January 11, 2016 at approximately 9:30 p.m. the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a traffic complaint on Highway 11, in the southbound lane.
Our Winter Wonderland

Our Winter Wonderland

Fresh blanket of snow makes for many pretty pictures
Add a PA day to the calendar

Add a PA day to the calendar

Parents should plan for kids to have an additional day off school in April, if a motion is approved by the Simcoe County District School Board this week.
Do you know this guy? Police want to talk to him

Do you know this guy? Police want to talk to him

On Monday, January 4, 2015 police were called to Esso located at 2 Bryne Drive in regards to a Fail to Remain accident that had occurred.
More news on Goodwill closures (Update: CEO speaks, Union reacts)

More news on Goodwill closures (Update: CEO speaks, Union reacts)

31 workers, not including management, affected at two Barrie stores. CEO says stores to stay closed "until further notice"