Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
On a quiet morning, an unassuming Ontario tech company set its sights on the one foe that respects no border: the spread of dangerous diseases. The stakes are clear. Recent health scares have exposed not just the vulnerabilities in public health systems but also the gaping holes in traditional tracking methods. At the heart of […]
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Canada Day in Barrie brought not just fireworks in the sky but a crackling energy on the diamond, where the Barrie Baycats and London Majors delivered a baseball showdown that reminded everyone why there’s nothing like a beautiful day for baseball. The Barrie Baycats, well-known for their gritty play and strong local support, stepped onto
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Walk down the near-empty aisles of north Barrie’s Toys “R” Us and you don’t just witness a store closing—you watch a piece of the city’s collective memory packing up for good. For decades, this Toys “R” Us was more than a retail footprint. It was where Barrie’s families ushered in birthdays, holiday rituals, and Saturday
Closure of Toys “R” Us in Barrie stirs a wave of nostalgia Read More »
In the early morning, fog clings to the silent streets of Orillia, and where once a row of benches stood, there is now nothing but damp concrete. It is strange how absence can speak so loudly—how the simple removal of a place to sit can echo questions about who is welcome, and who is not.
Where Do We Sit When We Can’t Belong in Orillia? Read More »
Ontario’s forest firefighters are finally seeing their hourly wage move in a direction that matches the risks they face, thanks to a $3 per hour pay increase announced by the province. This policy doesn’t just tweak a paycheque—it signals a shift in how essential public sector work is valued during a time of escalating wildfires.
Pay raise or overdue correction for Ontario’s forest firefighters? Read More »
If you thought Barrie summers couldn’t get any more fun, think again. Right as Canada Day hits, pedal pubs are shifting gears, with the Ford government’s new legislation letting them serve alcohol across Ontario. For folks who crave a bit of laughter and camaraderie on the move, this policy change is about to crank the
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Even in a nation that prides itself on accessible health care, a growing number of Canadians are quietly forgoing dental visits, a trend that speaks volumes about the cracks in our current system. Dental care in Canada has long stood apart from the broader health care conversation. Unlike physician visits or hospital stays, dental checkups
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Thunder rumbles through institutional corridors rarely heard by the public, but the Ombudsman’s latest call for action has made certain the storm within Ontario’s correctional system will not go unnoticed. The Ombudsman, a figure tasked with holding public institutions to account, has delivered an uncompromising message: the volume of complaints pouring in from provincial jails
Why Ontario’s Correctional Complaints Are Sounding the Alarm Read More »
The steps of the Barrie courthouse echoed with an odd quiet on Monday, the usual shuffle replaced by murmurs of speculation. A murder suspect, expected to face weapon charges, never arrived from custody, and the legal machinery ground to a halt. In legal circles, an absent defendant can feel like a stone tossed into calm
Courthouse no-show disrupts legal proceedings in Barrie Read More »
One summer barrier can’t keep Barrie’s sun seekers from their favourite escape. With construction closing off the northern entrance to Innisfil Beach Park, families and friends are finding fresh ways to soak up the season’s best moments. The determination to enjoy fun in the sun shines brighter than any detour. The northern access, specifically off
Roberts Road reroute keeps Innisfil Beach summer fun alive Read More »
