Barrie News

Barrie's share of county services for 2020 increasing by 10 per cent

Taxpayers county-wide will see a 2 per cent increase; 'Operating expenses are going up by about $10 million, and the levy really addresses a lot of that change'

Nov 12, 2019 1:45 PM Read more >

Police recover stolen items, drug paraphernalia in morning raid

Two Alliston men face multiple charges after members of ERT and street crime unit execute warrant on west side of town

Nov 12, 2019 1:15 PM Read more >

It's not cool to be hot. So, store owners, turn down the heat!

In this week's Everything King, Wendy has advice for store owners everywhere on how to be cool

Nov 12, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

YMCA hosting free yoga events to help mark Peace Week

'It is important that we work together to create peaceful communities where everyone feels like they belong,' says official; Free yoga set for Nov. 22 in Barrie

Nov 12, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Local moms rally around teen battling autoimmune disease

Bowling fundraiser will help defray costs for family who has to travel to Sick Kids Hospital five times a week

Nov 12, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Retired principal laments cuts, changes to education

Increase in average class size and compulsory online courses 'will have the greatest negative effect on students,' says letter writer

Nov 12, 2019 9:15 AM Read more >

Barrie and District Christmas Cheer ramping up

Donations of toys are always popular, but organization's executive director says cash is always best because they can make it go further

Nov 12, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >

Snow squalls possible this afternoon: Environment Canada

Local snowfall amounts 5 to 10 cm are possible today and amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible tonight into Wednesday morning

Nov 12, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

Good morning, Barrie!

Snow squalls and cold temperatures today