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Man convicted of manslaughter in fatal fentanyl overdose

Man convicted of manslaughter in fatal fentanyl overdose

'Fentanyl is widely known to be a particularly dangerous drug. Those who traffic in it traffic in death,' judge says after delivering guilty verdict
'Love is love': Allies support Collingwood's drag-queen storytime

'Love is love': Allies support Collingwood's drag-queen storytime

‘Collingwood is going to be known as the place to feel safe and included,’ says Rainbow Club of South Georgian Bay president
Barrie police marine unit keeping watchful eye on Kempenfelt Bay

Barrie police marine unit keeping watchful eye on Kempenfelt Bay

'We’re obviously entering our busy time, June to September, especially with the city’s summer events coming up like Canada Day, Kempenfest and the big air show,' says sergeant
Barrie police report spike in 911 misdials, hang-ups

Barrie police report spike in 911 misdials, hang-ups

Increase attributed to recent update on Android phones
Street Cats Rescue forced to find new location after fire

Street Cats Rescue forced to find new location after fire

'We need the community to come through for us as they always do,' says executive director following May 26 blaze on Shanty Bay Road
Woman dies in 'chain-reaction' crash when driver stops for dog

Woman dies in 'chain-reaction' crash when driver stops for dog

York Regional Police seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage after collision Thursday night on Pine Valley Drive, north of Major Mackenzie
Teen cyclist provides fake name to police, now faces drug charges

Teen cyclist provides fake name to police, now faces drug charges

Barrie police say teen was stopped Thursday night for riding bike on the sidewalk, but officers later found cocaine and fentanyl
Barrie air cadets holding annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday

Barrie air cadets holding annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday

Event at CFB Borden begins at 2 p.m.
Downtown Barrie BIA urges people to 'get the rainbows ready'

Downtown Barrie BIA urges people to 'get the rainbows ready'

Pride Parade and Festival starts at noon on Saturday
Section of Tiffin St. closed for water repairs near Essa Rd.

Section of Tiffin St. closed for water repairs near Essa Rd.

Eastbound lane closed until around 4 p.m., with lane shifts also in place for the westbound traffic