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Residents will pay two per cent more next year, after Simcoe County Council today approved a $449-million budget for 2016. The tax hike means taxpayers owning a home worth $300,000 will pay $18 more.

On Monday November 23, 2015 police were called to an address just before 2 p.m., on Tower Road, in the city of Barrie following a break and enter.

On Monday, November 23, 2015, police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Scott Crescent, in the city of Barrie.

The accused was charged with assault, assault with a weapon x 2, and uttering threats

With the holiday season almost upon us, police are encouraging motorists and passengers to LOCK IT DOWN! when it comes to their vehicles and to not leave valuables in plain view. Later this morning, officers will be in the GO Transit Station parking lot to kick off the campaign.

Extended road closure on parade day hurting local businesses during busy Christmas shopping season.

Alexzander Samuelsson was in the right place at the right time to save a life in July, 2014, as fire ripped through a D'Ambrosio Street apartment in Barrie's southend.

Music City proposal doesn't hit a high note with Barrie City Council.

Barrie student uses school project to get bicycles for Christmas Cheer drive

The vehicle was reported to be weaving all over the road and an occupant was observed throwing a beer can out the window