Barrie News

Lawrence and Arif awarded for community impact

The Midland Police Service hosted the Festive RIDE/Project Red Ribbon Launch at Midland Secondary School on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

Nov 25, 2015 11:05 PM Read more >

Supporting refugees will be a learning experience at Simcoe County schools

Supporting Syrian refugee children in local schools will be a rewarding, learning experience for students, says the Director of Education at the Simcoe County District School Board. "It's exciting," Kathi Wallace said after a Board meeting Wednesday.

Nov 25, 2015 10:25 PM Read more >

Barrie Chamber selects new CEO

The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of Rod Jackson as CEO. Jackson will be leading the long-term revitalization and rebranding of the Chamber.

Nov 25, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

OPP officer to little boy: Do you want to build a snowman?

It was Tuesday, November 24, 2015, around 4 p.m. in the afternoon and Constable Marcus Lee was on duty patrolling in the City of Orillia.

Nov 25, 2015 2:40 PM Read more >

School board welcomes Syrian refugee students

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is preparing to support Syrian newcomers as they transition into life in Canada.

Nov 25, 2015 1:46 PM Read more >

Gifford Jones: Heart failure = 2.1 to 5 years of life

“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves”

Nov 25, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Police looking for woman who can ride a bike while carrying a two-four of Bud

The suspect is described as a white female, approximately 5 foot 7 inches, short auburn hair, dark sunglasses, medium build

Nov 25, 2015 11:28 AM Read more >

What went down on Bayfield Street last night

Police conducted a traffic stop on Bayfield Street Tuesday night. While speaking with the driver a strong odour of alcohol was emanating from his breath, say police

Nov 25, 2015 9:25 AM Read more >