Barrie Latest News

• Proposed sureties pledge $1.2M in bail for accused in Ryan Wedding case

  The four, whose identities are covered under a publication ban, are offering to supervise Rolan Sokolovski if he is released ahead of his extradition hearing.

  Crime

  43 mins
• Ontario Liberals announce Bonnie Crombie will step down immediately

  Crombie announced she would resign back in September after a weak show of support for the leader at the Ontario Liberal convention on the back of a third-place election finish.

  Canada

  2 hours
• Why an Ontario couple is leading MAID lawsuit before B.C. Supreme Court

  The O'Neills are at the centre of a Charter of Rights challenge, now before the B.C. Supreme Court, that seeks to end the practice of so-called "forced transfers."

  Health

  3 hours
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• Province fires contractor building delay-plagued school in northern Ontario

  A contractor building a school in northern Ontario that has been plagued by delays has been let go by the provincial government.

  Politics

  4 hours
• Michigan politician says Ontario’s electricity surcharge didn’t hurt relationship

  Almost a year ago, Premier Doug Ford held a news conference to announce he was placing a 25 per cent charge on electricity sent from Ontario to New York, Michigan and Minnesota.

  Politics

  8 hours
• Manitoba premier calls on ‘my buddy Doug’ to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves

  'You are going hurt Canadian jobs, you are going to hurt Manitoba jobs if you follow through with this,' Kinew told Ford during multiple phone calls in January.

  Politics

  Jan 13
• Raps exceeding expectations at season’s midpoint

  A year ago, the Toronto Raptors were torn between pushing for a play-in berth or tanking for a top draft pick, but 12 months later they're exceeding early expectations and positioned to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

  Sports

  Jan 13
• Ontario transport minister defends opening of ‘solid’ Finch West LRT

  Prabmeet Sarkaria said lessons were being learned from any issues, arguing the problems were operational and not to do with how the Finch West LRT had been built or designed.

  Politics

  Jan 13
• Ford asks Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese EVs during foreign trip

  It's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Bail hearing continues for Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case

  A Toronto court is hearing from one of the people who signed on to supervise a man accused of laundering funds for an international drug ring if he is released on bail.

  Crime

  Jan 13
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• Nearly 85K people homeless in Ontario, up 8% in 1 year: report

  Homelessness is getting worse across Ontario with an estimated 85,000 people who were without a home in 2025, a new report from Ontario's municipalities shows.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• Staples Canada did not fully delete personal info from returned laptops: commissioner

  The federal privacy watchdog has found Staples Canada did not fully remove personal information from returned laptops that it later resold.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Ontario man accused of using paper licence plates on vehicle

  Officers discovered that the plates were actually made of paper and secured in a plastic sleeve with packing tape.

  Crime

  Jan 13
• Leafs to honour anniversary of Sittler’s big night

  Darryl Sittler's big night is set to get another nod.

  Sports

  Jan 13
• Ontario health unit warns of forged poster about fake outbreak

  A public health unit in southwestern Ontario is warning residents about a fake poster regarding an outbreak in the area, with their logo and branding on it.

  Health

  Jan 13
• Finch West LRT using electric switch heaters Ottawa LRT inquiry warned against

  Since launching at the beginning of winter, the Finch West LRT has been beset by delays and service disruptions tied to the switch technology embedded in the new transit line.

  Politics

  Jan 13
• Ontario company at centre of OPP investigation donated to Peel police chief’s gala

  Keel Digital Solutions, which was approved for more than $35 million in government funding, has been accused of 'misleading' the province in an attempt to gain more funding.

  Politics

  Jan 13
• Toronto group holds community meetups in PATH system to foster friendships

  A Toronto group is hosting weekly meetups in the PATH system to foster friendship and utilize the underground network as a 'third place.'

  Lifestyle

  Jan 13
• Maxey powers 76ers past Raptors 115-102

  Tyrese Maxey had 33 points, including six three-pointers, as the Philadelphia 76ers blew past the Toronto Raptors 115-102 on Monday.

  Sports

  Jan 12
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• Additional arrest made in $20M gold heist at Toronto Pearson Airport

  Police said a 43-year-old man was arrested Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport after arriving on a flight from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

  Crime

  Jan 12
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• Poor mental health, harmful alcohol use persists post-pandemic: report

  A new report shows that even though the COVID-19 pandemic ended several years ago, the increase in issues around mental health and substance use still continue.

  Health

  Jan 12
• Canucks goalie Demko out ‘a week or two’: coach

  The Canucks have sent all-star goalie Thatcher Demko back to Vancouver so medical staff can evaluate his latest injury.

  Health

  Jan 12
• Barnes named Eastern Conference player of the week

  Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA Eastern Conference player of the week.

  Sports

  Jan 12
• Health minister says Ontario’s flu season peaked over the holidays

  Health Minister Sylvia Jones said she believed flu cases had already peaked for the season, accepting they had strained the province's health-care system.

  Health

  Jan 12
• Ontario woman abducted 4 years ago may have ties to Quebec, Dubai, officials say

  The case of an Ontario woman who has been missing for four years after she was abducted may have ties to Quebec and the United Arab Emirates.

  Crime

  Jan 12