Barrie News

• Big Bay Point development to create hundreds of new jobs in Barrie

  A new development in Barrie's south end is set to bring hundreds of jobs to the city, with a mix of industrial and commercial spaces.

  Canada

  May 10
  
• Barrie man killed after motorcycle collision on Highway 401 in Kitchener

  A 55-year-old man from Barrie was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Kitchener on Monday morning, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

  Crime

  May 8
  
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• Guelph, Lakehead to partner on new veterinary medicine program

  The province is providing $14.7 Million towards the program at the University of Guelph and Lakehead University in an effort to help communities that are currently underserved.

  Canada

  Apr 20
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• New study finds gaps between Ontario employers’ and employees’ expectations

  A survey published Thursday found that there is a gape between what Ontario employers plans are for working from home as opposed to what am employee’s preferences are.

  Canada

  Feb 16
• OPP seize thousands of illegal smokes after man caught speeding in Wellington County

  Provincial Police in Wellington County say they seized thousands of unmarked cigarettes after a driver was caught speeding early Wednesday morning.

  Crime

  Feb 15
• Kalnins named as new commissioner of Intercounty Baseball League

  Ted Kalnins is a lawyer and former IBL player. He takes over from John Kastner who was commissioner from 2013 to 2022.

  Sports

  Feb 7
• Barrie shelter to mark National Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women at city hall

  A ceremony will take place in the Barrie, Ont., city hall Rotunda on Tuesday evening in keeping with the National Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
• November, December are the worst months for collisions in Canada

  The company says that it sees the highest number of automotive claims over the final two months of the year, with Fridays being the worst day of the week for collisions.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2022
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• 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie Ward 6 candidates

  Five candidates have put their hats in the ring for Ward 6.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2022
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• Metrolinx alerts users of potential delays with weekend GO service to and from Toronto

  Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway closures plus construction on the Barrie and Lakeshore West GO Lines are likely to slow commutes to and from Toronto on June 3 and 4.

  Traffic

  Jun 3, 2022