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A Barrie man stands accused in the fatal shooting of two individuals in a Keswick park last autumn. Despite facing two counts of first-degree murder, 19-year-old John McKay secured his release from custody last month following a decision in a Newmarket court, a development raising questions about the conditions under which such serious charges permit […]

Amidst a landscape strained by housing shortages and rising costs across Canada, a new manufacturing facility has opened its doors in Barrie, Ontario, proposing a significant shift in how homes are built. EBS Global officially launched its plant on March 20, 2025, signalling its intent to leverage prefabrication technology and steel frame housing to accelerate

The air inside the historic Cayuga courthouse grew thick with anticipation as the hours stretched into Thursday evening. After weeks of testimony and evidence presented within the Ontario Superior Court, the fate of Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry rested with twelve jurors. Their deliberations, which began earlier that day, culminated around 9 p.m. with a

Barrie commuters accustomed to the rhythm of weekend GO train travel face upcoming disruptions. Metrolinx, the provincial agency overseeing GO Transit, has announced a temporary suspension of train service on the Barrie line during two consecutive weekends in late April and early May 2025, necessitating alternative travel arrangements for passengers heading towards Toronto and intermediate

As warmer temperatures settle across Ontario, the provincial authorities are signalling a significant shift in gears, preparing for an intensified crackdown on the rising tide of illegal car rallies and stunt driving incidents that plague communities. These unsanctioned gatherings, frequently spilling out from online coordination into public spaces, are now squarely in the sights of

In a quiet courthouse in Cayuga, Ontario, the wheels of justice turn, drawing the concerned attention of communities far beyond its immediate locale, particularly residents of Barrie. Closing arguments are now being heard in the trial concerning the death of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala, an event that occurred over two years ago but

The avenues for participating in the federal election before the official polling day are narrowing. With advance polls having concluded on Monday, attention now shifts to the final methods available for early voting, primarily through the special ballot system administered by Elections Canada. A critical deadline looms, demanding prompt action from electors requiring these alternatives.

Imagine turning a simple, responsible act – picking up discarded rubbish – into an opportunity for reward. In Ontario, this concept is becoming a reality, offering a novel way to encourage environmental stewardship through a unique partnership. It’s a fascinating blend of technology, community action, and a little bit of luck, aimed squarely at tackling

News of Pope Francis’s passing reverberated globally, marking the end of a nearly 12-year papacy defined by its outreach to the marginalized and efforts toward healing. For many in Canada, particularly Indigenous communities and Catholics wrestling with a difficult history, his death prompts reflection on a tenure significantly shaped by engagement with the painful legacy