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A 54-year-old man’s fractured rib, a late-night arrest, and a police watchdog’s verdict—when emotions and evidence collide, clarity is paramount. In the heart of Barrie’s downtown, on a cold December night, a 54-year-old man found himself in a chase that would end with a fractured rib. What unfolded was not just a confrontation between an

Three lives lost in a single day. The streets of Barrie, Ontario, and its surrounding areas are grappling with a crisis that is as silent as it is deadly. The growing presence of drug mixtures, particularly those involving fentanyl and benzodiazepines, is pushing the limits of harm reduction tools and leaving communities reeling. On March

The quiet of a Wednesday morning in Barrie was shattered when tragedy struck on Dunlop Street West — a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities pedestrians face on our city’s roads. The fatal incident, which occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m., claimed the life of a male pedestrian. While police have yet to confirm the victim’s identity

The late afternoon calm on North Street was shattered by the piercing wail of sirens, as fire crews raced to contain an apartment blaze that left one individual injured. The air was thick with smoke and unanswered questions. On Thursday, March 27, at approximately 4 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a multi-unit building on North

Accountability comes knocking, even for those who wear the badge of authority. But when the law turns its eyes on one of its own, the questions grow sharper, and the stakes climb higher. On March 27, 2025, a long-serving member of the Barrie Police Service was arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police. This officer, an