Barrie News

• Police say man wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent Simcoe County area

  Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about an offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching a statutory release.

  Crime

  Apr 9
  
• 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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• Barrie’s poet laureate gains more funding as council restructures role

  Barrie’s poet laureate will be getting a much-needed funding boost after city councillors voted to support her push for more money Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 28
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• Plane crashes into field near Barrie, Ont., pilot escapes injury

  OPP said a small plane crashed Monday evening in the area of Highway 26 between Stongville and Richardson roads northwest of Barrie. The pilot was uninjured.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• ‘My blood brother’: Donor, recipient reunite 20 years after life-saving transplant

  A Barrie, Ont., man received a special surprise last weekend from the woman he helped save with a reunion in Wasaga Beach to mark the 20th anniversary of his transplant donation.

  Health

  Jan 23
• Barrie and Orillia welcome first newborns of 2024

  It didn’t take long for the first babies of the New Year to arrive in Simcoe County with Barrie and Orillia each welcoming two new residents in the early hours of 2024.

  Canada

  Jan 2
• Neighbour saves resident from home invasion, Barrie police say

  Things could have been worse for one homeowner if not for the help of a neighbour when three suspects entered his home late Tuesday.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2023
• Offender known to frequent Simcoe County and Oshawa sought on Canada-wide warrant

  The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is requesting the public's help in locating Brandon McCue, 39.

  Crime

  Dec 6, 2023
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• ‘People just can’t afford their pets’: Ontario shelter facing spike in abandoned animals

  The Allison and District Humane Society in Barrie, Ont. desperately needs more space after a dramatic increase in animals being abandoned and surrendered.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
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• Porch pirates out in full swing as holiday shopping arrives: Barrie police warn

  As Christmas approaches and peoples online holiday purchases start to arrive on peoples front steps, Barrie police say its an enticing sight for thieves.

  Crime

  Nov 29, 2023