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‘Barrie does it again': Hockey Helps the Homeless raises $140K for Busby Centre, Redwood Park Communities
Pro-am tournament took place at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre March 3. → Read More
Barrie auto body shop blaze under investigation by city's fire, police departments
Incident happened in industrial area on Brock Street Saturday night. → Read More
Barrie Police Polar Plunge raises more than $18,000 for Special Olympics Ontario
Event took place just off the Centennial Park shoreline March 4. → Read More
While in custody, suspected impaired driver allegedly damages interior of Southern Georgian Bay detachment, OPP says
Penetanguishene man, 31, also charged with mischief and assaulting a peace officer → Read More
16-year-old charged in connection to New Year's Day crash that injured 4 people in Barrie
Car struck hydro pole at Yonge Street and Big Bay Point Road intersection → Read More
Alleged Peeping Tom spotted peering through windows in north-end Barrie neighbourhood
Suspect arrested Friday morning for obstructing police, two counts of trespass at night Friday morning → Read More
Simcoe Muskoka health unit has recorded more than 700 COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic
Nineteen of the region’s last 20 COVID-19 fatalities have been among residents 70 or older. → Read More
'A genuine concern': Dog requires surgery, pet owners skip town after animals found in vehicles parked at Barrie motel
Mother and daughter wanted for Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, Criminal Code offences. → Read More
Outbreak declared over on cardiac renal unit at Barrie’s Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Cluster affected 12 patients, but no deaths were reported → Read More
City of Barrie may be forced to rethink RFP for downtown transit terminal redevelopment
City of Barrie may be forced to rethink RFP for downtown transit terminal redevelopment. Previous process closed in the fall 'without any submissions.' → Read More
Salty decision: Why the City of Barrie will be sprinkling more salt than normal on roads this winter
Conservation authority says chloride concentration in the lake has increased by .7 mg/L annually since 1971 → Read More
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Cranes in the sky along Dean Avenue in Barrie
A total of 199 rental units under construction at 70 Dean Ave. → Read More
'Fab'ulous art project set to go on display in downtown Barrie this spring
'Fab'ulous art project set to go on display in downtown Barrie this spring. Initiative will honour the handcrafted trays produced by the Hardy Glenwood company. → Read More
Barrie's Anne Street bridge reopening delayed until end of July: Ministry of Transportation
Stretch of roadway was first closed in late spring 2021 → Read More
Stretch of Minet’s Point Road in Barrie reopens following months of construction
Closure helped accommodate the Metrolinx regional express rail expansion → Read More
Why five more City of Barrie utility boxes are now covered in art and historical images
Another five City of Barrie utility cabinets have been covered in local art and historical images, as part of the municipality’s graffiti abatement program. → Read More
Nomination period closing for Barrie chamber’s Women in Business award luncheon
You still have a few hours to get your favourite woman in business onto the Barrie Chamber of Commerce’s radar. → Read More
Orillia man’s body pulled from Severn River in Ramara Township
'Investigators believe this is a non-suspicious death', OPP spokesperson says. → Read More
From protests to inauguration: Barrie Advance shares its best photos of 2022
Our reporters took some of the photos that helped capture the city's experience this year. → Read More
‘In shock and disbelief’: Barrie couple wins $100,000 playing Lotto Max Encore
Samantha and Lincoln Marriner plan to finish basement, save the rest of the prize → Read More