Barrie Latest News

• Carney scraps EV mandate, vows $2.3B in consumer rebates in new auto plan

  Prime Minister Mark Carney was in the Greater Toronto Area and spoke on what is being billed as 'new measures to transform Canada’s auto manufacturing sector for the future.'

  Canada

  10 hours
• Raptors stumble before NBA trade deadline

  For 24 minutes, the Toronto Raptors dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves.

  Sports

  Feb 5
• Edwards powers Timberwolves rally over Raptors

  Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, with 21 coming in the second half, to help the Minnesota Timberwolves rally past the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Wednesday.

  Sports

  Feb 4
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• Several Toronto police officers arrested in organized crime investigation

  At least nine Toronto police officers have been arrested in connection with Project South, an organized crime and corruption investigation, sources tell Global News.

  Crime

  Feb 4
• GO Trains to still be on reduced schedule Thursday morning as track fix continues

  Trains in and out of downtown Toronto have been hamstrung since Monday after a train partially came off the rails, forcing major repairs to the track.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Report: Raps avoid luxury tax with deal for Paul

  Head coach Darko Rajakovic named the elephant in the room during a team meeting with his Toronto Raptors.

  Sports

  Feb 4
• Premier Ford ‘not too sure’ when he’ll call Scarborough byelection

  Doly Begum triggered a wave of political activity Tuesday when she made the shock announcement that she would resign from the Ontario NDP.

  Politics

  Feb 4
• 4 cars have gone over Ontario highway guardrails in past week. What’s behind it?

  In four separate incidents this past week, vehicles launched over highway guardrails due to a buildup of snow and 'driver error, according to the OPP.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Another Ontario real estate firm has trust accounts frozen by regulator

  Ontario's real estate regulator has taken action against four brokerages over the alleged unlawful disbursing of funds from trust accounts.

  Economy

  Feb 4
• Medical staff leave Kashechewan First Nation as parasite contaminates water

  Medical staff have left a northern Ontario First Nation that was largely evacuated last month after its water system failed.

  Canada

  Feb 4
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• ‘Must stop immediately’: Ontario hockey group blasts bad parent behaviour

  A northern Ontario hockey league has posted a message online expressing 'serious concern' following reports of alleged threatening behaviour by parents.

  Canada

  Feb 4
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• Toronto-area home sales, prices slide in January with more weakness ahead: TRREB

  Toronto's real estate association says it expects home price and sales weakness to persist for at least the first half of the year.

  Economy

  Feb 4
• Canada’s Wonderland releases May opening date for 2026 season

  Canada's Wonderland has announced its opening date for the 2026 season and said it is hiring thousands of seasonal employees.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Ontario Science Centre allowing attrition to shrink workforce after closure

  The Ford government announced the science centre at Don Mills and Eglinton would permanently close in 2024, pointing to the structural integrity of its roof.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Maple Leafs enter Olympic break on win streak

  Matthew Knies is of two minds when it comes to the NHL's upcoming Olympic break.

  Sports

  Feb 4
• Maccelli scores two, Maple Leafs dump Oilers 5-2

  Matias Maccelli scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Feb 3
• OPP arrest Toronto resident after chop shop found north of Peterborough

  Peterborough County OPP uncovered a chop shop at a location in the area of Buckhorn along with parts from at least 13 stolen vehicles.

  Crime

  Feb 3
• Infectious disease data safe from cyberattack, Ontario public health unit says

  Lakelands Public Health says systems that houses infectious disease and other sensitive data are safe after a cyberattack late last month.

  Canada

  Feb 3
• Ontario paramedic seriously injured after ambulance, transport truck collide in Madoc

  Four people were taken to hospital after an ambulance and a transport truck collided in Madoc, Ont., on Feb. 2. OPP say one paramedic suffered life-threatening injuries.

  Traffic

  Feb 3
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• Ontario family discovers stowaway gecko in suitcase after returning from Mexico

  A family in Colborne, Ont., received a surprise after returning from a Mexican vacation and finding a gecko in their suitcase. The reptile is now at Canada's Dinosaur Park.

  Canada

  Feb 3
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• Former Leafs defenceman Morrison dead at 94

  Former NHL defenceman Jim Morrison, a three-time all-star with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died at 94.

  Sports

  Feb 3
• Ontario NDP MPP resigns to run for federal Liberals in upcoming byelection

  Doly Begum, who was first elected as an NDP MPP in the 2018 election, resigned from the party on Tuesday after being courted by the governing Liberals.

  Politics

  Feb 3
• Rajakovic to coach NBA World all-star team

  Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic will coach the World Team at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game later this month.

  Sports

  Feb 3
• Frank Stronach trial delayed as defence asks for more time to review new evidence

  The first trial of billionaire Frank Stronach has been delayed after the judge was asked by the defence for more time to review disclosure.

  Crime

  Feb 3
• Police probe of bomb-making chemicals in London, Ont. stretches to Ottawa, Gatineau

  A trespassing investigation at Western University that led to the discovery of bomb-making chemicals has stretched to Ottawa and Gatineau, police say.

  Crime

  Feb 3