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Jumblebells is a great way to kick off the holiday season

Jumblebells is a great way to kick off the holiday season

Deck the halls and grab your pear tree for a wild, interactive ride through Christmas traditions, old and new.
Homeowners beware

Homeowners beware

Since the beginning of November, different communities within Central Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been targeted by thieves. The areas range from rural areas to the city of Barrie.
Track My Plow launched in Barrie

Track My Plow launched in Barrie

New website is "one stop shopping" for winter trips on provincial highways
Police looking for some weird guy who has been stealing truck batteries

Police looking for some weird guy who has been stealing truck batteries

Police say a suspect may have burn marks on his right arm as a result of an electrical shock
Tie Domi charms Barrie

Tie Domi charms Barrie

Former NHL enforcer a true gentleman with fans
Tim Hortons owners all smiles from Smile Cookie Campaign

Tim Hortons owners all smiles from Smile Cookie Campaign

Two local charities smiling too after receiving big donations
Erratic driving leads to drug charges

Erratic driving leads to drug charges

Two female youths made themselves known to police on Monday night after travelling at a high rate of speed in a residential area, then failing to stop for a stop sign and a red light.
It's Sam's park now

It's Sam's park now

Bayview Park has been officially renamed Sam Cancilla Park. An event to unveil the new name of the park took place Monday afternoon, with Mayor Jeff Lehman and members of the Cancilla family
Hey! Who stole Frosty?

Hey! Who stole Frosty?

On Saturday, November 14, a large snowman lawn decoration was reported stolen from the front of an address on Shaina Court, in the city of Barrie.
Arrest made in Mac's robberies

Arrest made in Mac's robberies

Police have arrested a 28-year-old Barrie male in connection to the robberies at Mac's Convenience storesĀ on Sunday night and early Monday morning