Barrie

• Ontario city turns to landfill property for snow storage amid record winter

  With snow storage at capacity, Barrie has turned to vacant land at a landfill, as officials say this winter’s clean up is one of the largest and costliest the city has faced.

  Weather

  Feb 6
  
• Man critically injured as house in Barrie leveled in fiery explosion

  A man was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after a home in Barrie exploded and went in up flames, causing damage to the surrounding homes as well.

  Fire

  Aug 9, 2025
  
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• Hepatitis A exposure at Barrie Tim Hortons restaurant

  Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirmed that a food handler at a Tim Hortons located at 181 Livingstone St. E., Barrie, has been identified as contracting hepatitis A.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2025
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• SIU investigating after 28-year-old woman arrested in Barrie dies

  The province's police watchdog is investigating after a 28-year-old woman died in police custody Saturday morning after being arrested earlier in the week.

  Crime

  May 18, 2024
• ‘Every day has been difficult’: Police offer $50K reward in disappearance of Ontario woman

  Barrie police are offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to the whereabouts of an Ontario woman who disappeared last year.

  Crime

  Feb 8, 2024
• Halttunen’s first career hat trick helps London Knights finish road trip with 9-3 win

  The London Knights scored seven second-period goals in a whopper of a win over the Colts in Barrie, Ont., on Saturday.

  Sports

  Nov 25, 2023
• Veterans lead the way as Frontenacs double up Colts 4-2

  The Kingston Frontenacs played incredibly well for the first two periods of play and hung on for a 4-2 win over the Barrie Colts Friday night at the Leon's Centre.

  Sports

  Nov 3, 2023
• How to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Barrie and Simcoe County

  On Saturday, Sept. 30, Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the impact of residential schools.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
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• 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
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• 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