Skip to content

Local News

'Slide of civil society': Barrie school trustee berated in vile voicemail

'Slide of civil society': Barrie school trustee berated in vile voicemail

Anonymous man's expletive-filled tirade sent to Lisa-Marie Wilson calls her a 'useless, mouthy, f***ing crackhead'
Read more >
Thornton man faces murder charge following Durham stabbing

Thornton man faces murder charge following Durham stabbing

Victim died in hospital after Jan. 4 incident
Read more >
County breaks down newcomer numbers, what it means for Barrie

County breaks down newcomer numbers, what it means for Barrie

In Barrie, numbers show 16.9% of the population are immigrants, or 24,640 people, giving it the highest number of newcomers in Simcoe County
Read more >
Balancing act: Board OKs attendance area review for new Oro-Medonte school

Balancing act: Board OKs attendance area review for new Oro-Medonte school

Official says three new schools — including one in Craighurst and two in Midhurst — will be required in the 'near- to mid-term' to handle growth
Read more >
WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

WHAT'S ON TAP: Five things happening around Barrie this weekend

Top Cheflicious at Liberty North, Game On! at Holly library branch and Lakeside Groove performing at Donaleigh's among weekend events
Read more >
Georgian College ready to give women's rugby sevens team a try

Georgian College ready to give women's rugby sevens team a try

Recruiting to begin soon for season that will start in September 2026; team's home base will be J.C. Massie Field at local campus
Read more >
Province tucks $8.7M into 'incredibly important' beds at Orillia hospital

Province tucks $8.7M into 'incredibly important' beds at Orillia hospital

'This funding will ease pressure on our health-care professionals, reduce wait times, and provide a higher standard of care for those who need it most,' says Simcoe North MPP
Read more >
Two people escape Alliston house fire, family displaced: OPP

Two people escape Alliston house fire, family displaced: OPP

Police say fire is not considered suspicious and remains under investigation
Read more >
Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug: report

Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug: report

'The most common situation is that opioids and stimulants together are contributing to death,' says epidemiologist
Read more >
Driver charged with impaired after vehicle found lodged atop snowbank

Driver charged with impaired after vehicle found lodged atop snowbank

OPP says vehicle was discovered at the edge of a driveway in the South Orr Lake Road area with all four tires off the ground Wednesday afternoon
Read more >