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Police conducting death investigation in city’s south end
A heavy police presence has been observed Friday evening on a popular Barrie thoroughfare.
OPP warns video spreading online about police confrontation is fake
Provincial police are warning the public about a misleading video making the rounds on social media that they say falsely claims a person was confronted by officers while doing lawn care.
Barrie Marina set to open for 2025 boating season
The Barrie Marina is set to open for the 2025 season as sailboats were launched in the water on Friday.
First time candidates push for change in Simcoe North riding
With election day just a few sleeps away, Simcoe North remains one of many ridings in the region with a Conservative incumbent, but first time candidates seek to turn the tides.
Barrie crews make strong progress cleaning up after destructive ice storm
Cleanup efforts are well underway across the City of Barrie following a powerful ice storm that hit the area in late March, and city officials say crews are making steady progress.
Police execute search warrants in downtown Barrie business arson investigation
Police seized suspected psilocybin, otherwise known as magic mushrooms, as they continue to investigate a fire that damaged a downtown Barrie business earlier this week that authorities said was intentionally set.
Pickup truck involved in fiery crash outside Orillia pet store
A Ramara Township man faces an impaired driving charge after a fiery crash in front of a pet store in Orillia.
‘We’re all gutted by the loss,’ Fire at Deerhurst Resort causes millions in damage
Thick smoke and flames could be seen shooting into the sky from Deerhurst Resort’s Antler Steakhouse in Huntsville on Friday morning, causing millions of dollars in damage and prompting a large-scale response from firefighters.
Barrie man accused of murder in Keswick park shooting granted bail
The Barrie man facing two counts of first-degree murder in a September 2024 shooting that killed two men in a Keswick, Ont. park has been granted bail.
Muskoka’s clear bag program shows promising results after first month
A new waste initiative in Muskoka is already showing positive results just one month after its launch.
Man brandishes knife at Huntsville mall
OPP were called to a Huntsville mall after a report of a man brandishing a knife.
Two youths charged following serious altercation near Barrie high school
Two youths face charges following a serious altercation allegedly involving several students from a Barrie high school.
4 suspects sought after home invasion in Bradford
South Simcoe police are asking for the public’s help after four suspects allegedly forced their way into a home on Gibson Circle during a reported armed home invasion early Monday morning.
Collision involving school bus under investigation
Officers are investigating a collision involving a school bus that had students on board in Barrie Thursday afternoon.