Olando Brown

• ‘It felt so united’: Hundreds show up for peaceful justice for Black lives demonstration in Barrie

  After the group marched from Barrie city hall to Meridian Place, it heard a number of speeches before standing in silence for eight minutes and 49 seconds in honour of George Floyd.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
  
• ‘Trying to promote change’: Justice for Black lives demonstration to be held in Barrie, Ont.

  Protesters will meet at Barrie city hall at 5 p.m. and march down Mulcaster Street before turning onto Simcoe Street and then into Meridian Place.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2020
  
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• Barrie police cleared in death of Olando Brown: SIU

  According to a statement issued by the SIU on Wednesday, Brown's death has been attributed to him swallowing two plastic bags while at the Barrie police station.

  Crime

  Feb 13, 2019
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• Global Barrie’s top-10 local news stories of 2018

  With the new year fast approaching, here's a look back at some of the biggest events that made headlines in the Barrie area in 2018.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2018
• Black Lives Matter Toronto holds rally in Barrie after death of Olando Brown

  Led by Black Lives Matter Toronto organizers, about 30 people marched to the Barrie Police Service station on Sperling Drive in a peaceful protest.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2018
• Barrie police chief calls death of man in police custody ‘a very tragic incident’

  Barrie Police Chief Kimberly Greenwood said the death of Olando Brown shortly after his arrest by police is a 'tragic incident.' The SIU is investigating.

  Crime

  Jun 27, 2018
• Friends of Barrie man who died in police custody honour their friend, look for justice

  Friends and family of Olando Brown gathered downtown Barrie in mourning and in protest June 25. 

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2018