Two inmates recaptured after brief escape: CSC
Two inmates were recaptured after their brief reported escape from Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst Sunday afternoon.
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Local Indian community, mayor, dignitaries colour up at annual ‘Holi Fest’
Barrie Indian community, mayor, dignitaries colour up at annual ‘Holi Fest’
Small community northwest of Toronto announced as Kraft Hockeyville finalist
A community in Dufferin County was announced as a top four finalist this weekend for the 2025 Kraft Hockeyville competition.
Township roads close due to flooding
Police have closed several roads in Dufferin County that experienced flooding on Sunday.
Local Persian community holds Bazaar for New Year, Heritage Month
The Barrie Persian Association held a ‘Nowruz Bazaar’ at the Bradford and District Community Centre on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming Persian New Year and Persian Heritage Month.
Vehicle catches fire, two in hospital after Orillia multi-car crash
Police are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in Orillia Saturday afternoon, where two were reportedly sent to hospitals and one of the involved vehicles caught fire.
These Barrie patios open ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, first day of spring
Despite the heavy rain in the forecast, several bars in Downtown Barrie are set to open their patios this weekend just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of spring.
Alleged teen stunt drivers among several March Break incidents investigated by OPP
As March Break wraps up, Southern Georgian Bay OPP summarized several incidents on northern Simcoe County roads this week that resulted in drivers getting charged.
More flood warnings issued amid rainy weekend
The combination of heavy rain, strong winds and warm temperatures in the Southern Ontario forecast this weekend has police warning locals to prepare for potential flooding in certain areas.
Rare owl sighting in Barrie, Ont. sparks concern from wildlife experts
A rare guest from the far north has been making special appearances in the Barrie area, turning what began as a quiet sighting into a daily spectacle.
‘Coming Soon’ signs installed in Orillia mean photo radar cameras are soon to be activated
Signage has been installed in to notify motorists in Orillia that automated speed enforcement cameras will soon be activated.
Community rallies to support Barrie boy in need of kidney transplant
For most kids, turning 12 is a milestone filled with school, sports and time with friends, but for Blake Robinson, most days are spent at SickKids Hospital undergoing dialysis as he battles Stage 5 chronic kidney disease.
Barrie, Ont. man left with $11,000 repair bill after mistaken raid by police
Weeks after a Barrie man's home was raided by police and he was left with a bill over $11,000, Matthew Patton wants to know how his home ended up on a police search warrant.
Defence suggests human trafficking charges ‘revenge’ against Essa Township couple
The trial of an Essa Township couple accused of labour trafficking a former lover resumed in Barrie Friday with cross-examination of the complainant by defence lawyers for Amber and Lauriston Maloney.
Health unit warns of spike in opioid overdoses in Nipissing and Parry Sound
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is urging residents suffering from addictions to exercise caution following a concerning rise in opioid-related overdoses in the region.