Barrie Ontario

• Car explosion in Barrie, Ont. neighbourhood from home-made bomb: police

  Peter Leon, corporate communications co-ordinator with Barrie police, said police, fire, and paramedics responded to an incident at 108A Anne Street in Barrie just before 3 a.m.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• New signs in Barrie discouraging panhandling an unwelcome sight for advocates

  Signs dissuading people from giving money to panhandlers in Barrie are string up some questions, following other controversial moves to try and address homelessness.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
  
• Advertisement
• Crown drops charges against construction company in Barrie crash that killed 6

  Criminal charges against a construction company in a crash north of Toronto that killed six young people have been withdrawn by the Crown.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
• Advertisement
• 5 people injured in early morning crash in north Barrie, Ont.

  The collision occurred shortly after 1 a.m. A man was arrested a short distance from the scene. He was charged with impaired driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

  Traffic

  Sep 8, 2023
• Men and women in Simcoe County to rock their high heels for a good cause

  It’s that time of year when wearing a pair of heels and going for a walk will make a big difference for women and children fleeing violence in the Barrie area.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
• How one Ontario business hopes a new pay it forward model leaves no one out

  As Canadians continue to struggle with the cost of living, one yoga studio hopes their new membership pay model will relieve those juggling their finances.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
• Barrie launching shuttle program for former inmates leaving Penetanguishene prison

  Barrie partners with Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General in a new shuttle program helping those newly released from the local prison get back to their home communities.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
• Gilbert Centre struggling to find new home after pushback for current location

  After expanding services to offer a harm reduction program earlier this year, the Gilbert Centre says it is looking for a new location following some complaints.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
• Advertisement
• Assault leaves 1 person with life-threatening injuries in downtown Barrie

  Barrie police say the assault, which left a the victim in hospital with life-threatening injuries, happened just before 1 a.m Monday around the stage area at Meridian Place.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2023
• Advertisement
• Georgian College student identified as pedestrian killed on Highway 400

  A student from Georgian College has been identified as the pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 400 in Barrie, Ont., late Tuesday night.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023