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52-year-old wanted in three provinces. Charged in bike theft

52-year-old wanted in three provinces. Charged in bike theft

The accused was held for bail and will appear in court this morning
Driver charged in fatal crash with tree

Driver charged in fatal crash with tree

Two other passengers were transported to local area hospital with minor injuries
Barrie Maycourt Club presents Homes for the Holidays this weekend

Barrie Maycourt Club presents Homes for the Holidays this weekend

The May Court Club of Barrie is holding the 24th annual Homes For The Holidays self-drive tour on Saturday and Sunday. It is their largest fundraising event of the year and proceeds assist many community charities.
Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town

Saturday is Santa day in Barrie, with the annual Santa Claus parade and tree lighting ceremony. Join the fun starting at 5:00 p.m.
Snow squalls in the forecast tonight and tomorrow

Snow squalls in the forecast tonight and tomorrow

Drivers should prepare for winter conditions, as the first round of snow squalls is in the forecast for Barrie and area.
Purchase of Collier Centre 'plagued by every conceivable issue,' says developer

Purchase of Collier Centre 'plagued by every conceivable issue,' says developer

Trades people and suppliers are once again on-site at long-delayed project.
Male pedestrian struck and killed

Male pedestrian struck and killed

A male pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 11 this afternoon.
Improvements coming to Innisfil Beach Park in 2016

Improvements coming to Innisfil Beach Park in 2016

Innisfil Council has set aside $1 million for improvements and enhancements at Innisfil Beach Park next year. Those improvement projects, however, have yet to be determined.
Innisfil scraps single-bus plan in favour of ride-sharing program

Innisfil scraps single-bus plan in favour of ride-sharing program

Innisfil Council thinks Uber might be the way to go when it comes to public transit in the town.
12-year-old reports sexual assault. Keswick man charged

12-year-old reports sexual assault. Keswick man charged

A woman reported that her 12-year-old son had notified her after being assaulted by an adult male friend.