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  • Robber scared away from Barrie resident’s home after call to police
    A break-in at a Barrie home early Tuesday morning ended almost as quickly as it started after the older resident managed to quickly call for help.
    Crime
    May 7
  • BC Ferries announces all-gender washrooms, free menstrual supplies for passengers
    The organization said in a release it has joined United Way's BC Period Promise to provide no-cost menstrual products on all vessels and at all terminals.
    Health
    May 14
  • Rocky ride: Service disruptions all too common for Halifax ferry passengers
    The union that represents Halifax ferry operators is sounding the alarm, saying workers are burnt out and cannot keep up with demand.
    Canada
    Apr 17
  • ‘Devastating’ blue substance kills thousands of fish at B.C. hatchery
    "I got the fateful phone call from one of the guys who came in to clean the tanks," Terry Sawchenko, manager of the Hyde Creek Hatchery told Global News.
    Environment
    May 1
  • Toronto officer was not visible to driver when he was run over: crash reconstructionist
    Barry Raftery has been called to testify by the defence in the trial of Umar Zameer, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup.
    Crime
    Apr 8
  • Residents evacuated from Barrie, Ont. street for police investigation
    Residents in downtown Barrie had an early morning wake-up call when police evacuated those living on a section of Dunlop Street just after midnight on Thursday morning.
    Crime
    Apr 4
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  • Man falls off Halifax ferry, taken to hospital: police
    Halifax Regional Police said officers are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the man falling off the Halifax Transit Ferry.
    Canada
    Feb 28
  • What’s open, closed in Barrie and Simcoe County on Victoria Day 2024
    As with any long weekend, several businesses and services in and around Ontario's Barrie and Simcoe County region will have altered hours for the Victoria Day weekend.
    Canada
    May 17
  • Saskatoon Berries to sponsor Junior Berries divisions during 2024 baseball season
    The Rally Cap divisions will be renamed the U7 Junior Berries and U9 Junior Berries and also include the Zone 5 North and South divisions. 
    Canada
    Apr 29
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  • Met Gala 2024: The most daring, dazzling and outrageous red carpet looks
    It's a bevy of floral, pastel and vintage pieces for this year's Met Gala red carpet theme, 'The Garden of Time.'
    Entertainment
    May 6
  • Boeing’s 1st crewed space launch called off after loud buzz heard in rocket
    The issue was traced to an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the upper stage of the Atlas V rocket.
    Trending
    May 7
  • Kitchener begins process of building new seniors centre in Rockway
    Kitchener says it has begun the first steps in redeveloping Rockway Centre, as it looks to make a new older adult centre to help meet the city’s aging population.
    Canada
    May 16
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  • Fredericton U-pick prepares for another chapter under new ownership
    The change in ownership comes after about a year and a half of negotiations with the City of Fredericton for a 10-year lease on the land.
    Features
    May 12
  • Small plane crashes northeast of Toronto with 2 people on board
    Two people were able to escape with non-life-threatening injuries after a small plane crashed northeast of Toronto Saturday morning.
    Canada
    May 18
  • Police arrest 2nd suspect in Barrie attempted murder investigation
    Police say the 29-year-old of no fixed address was arrested Wednesday afternoon in front of a home on Dunlop near Anne Street after a months-long search.
    Crime
    May 2
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  • Crown seeks life sentence for Sask. Mountie who killed lover
    Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt suggested to the judge on Thursday that Bernie Herman be given a life sentence, the defense suggesting four to six years behind bars.
    Canada
    Apr 25
  • North Okanagan Valley Orchestra prepare for spring concert
    The newest orchestra in the valley, the North Okanagan Valley Orchestra has collected 35 members since forming last fall. 
    Lifestyle
    May 5
  • Major tech company expands operations to Simcoe County
    A major IT infrastructure company has opened its first security operations centre in Canada and the United States in the city of Barrie, Ont.
    Tech
    May 10
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  • Hiker rescued after falling into Trent River canyon
    The man fell roughly 46 metres from the trail above and was taken to hospital with significant injuries.
    Canada
    Apr 24
  • 5th annual Hearts in the Park raises awareness about Sask. domestic violence
    Community members gather in Victoria Park for different discussions, for cultural celebrations and to hang giant red hearts signifying how they are connected to domestic violence.
    Canada
    May 15
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