Skip to content

Local News

Crossing guard plan hits road block

Crossing guard plan hits road block

If there is a partner willing to pay half the $635,000 cost, the city will consider hiring crossing guards at a select number of elementary schools. But many councillors are ready to scrap the idea without further investigation.
Read more >
Oro-Medonte Fire Chief recounts valiant rescue attempt

Oro-Medonte Fire Chief recounts valiant rescue attempt

Man was trapped under frigid waters of Lake Simcoe
Read more >
Note to Old Man Winter

Note to Old Man Winter

Barrie area snowmobilers need just a teensy bit more snow
Read more >
Bundle up this morning Barrie!

Bundle up this morning Barrie!

The wind chill is a bitter cold -27
Read more >
Council navigates rough waters

Council navigates rough waters

It was rough sailing at a General Committee meeting Monday night, as councillors voted to implement a $100 parking pass fee for boaters wanting to park in the lot closest to the city marina.
Read more >
Who let the dogs out?

Who let the dogs out?

Barrie is considering implementing an off-leash area for service dogs at the Molson Centre park.
Read more >
Out of the freezing cold

Out of the freezing cold

Shelters are ready for action on the coldest night of the winter so far.
Read more >
Two males charged with impaired

Two males charged with impaired

NEWS RELEASES ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ************************* PENETANGUISHENE – On January 2, 2015 at approximately 2:36 a.m.
Read more >
Festive R.I.D.E. stats no cause for celebration

Festive R.I.D.E. stats no cause for celebration

Police say people still gambling with getting caught
Read more >
Attempted break-in was at Cookstown medical pot facility

Attempted break-in was at Cookstown medical pot facility

Police have released the names of five people charged
Read more >