Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
Change is coming to several key roadways in Orillia, a measure the city administration asserts is aimed squarely at enhancing the safety of its residents, particularly those most vulnerable on its streets. Drivers navigating certain corridors will soon notice new signage heralding the arrival of designated Community Safety Zones, accompanied by a reduced speed limit […]
Orillia is Implementing 24/7 Speed Reduction Zones Read More »
Few observers anticipated the dramatic reversal in Canadian political fortunes witnessed in April 2025. What began as a near-certain defeat for the incumbent Liberal Party transformed into a startling victory, largely propelled by events south of the border. The central figure in this upheaval was US President Donald Trump, whose remarks concerning Canada potentially becoming
Turning Allies Against America One Gaffe at a Time Read More »
The immediate aftermath of Canada’s 45th general election leaves the nation in a state of political suspense. While CBC News projects a fourth consecutive term for the Liberals under Mark Carney, the crucial question of whether it will be a minority or majority government remains unanswered, painting a picture of uncertainty across the Canadian political
Liberal Victory: But Some Election Results Still Undecided Read More »
Today, approximately 28 million registered Canadians determine their next government across 343 electoral districts. The snap federal election, called for April 28, 2025, follows the March resignation of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the subsequent appointment of Mark Carney as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister. Final opinion polls suggest a path to victory
Will Canada Election Polls 2025 Predict the Winner? Read More »
Today, April 28, 2025, marks a significant moment for Canada as citizens across the nation participate in a federal election. This snap election, called amidst significant international trade pressures, pits the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, against the Conservative Party, helmed by Pierre Poilievre, in what recent polling suggests is a closely contested race.
Vote Now: Today’s Crucial Vote Will Shape Canada’s Future Read More »
The air crackles with political tension across Canada as a snap election, once seemingly predictable, now hangs precariously in the balance. What looked like a clear path to victory for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives just months ago dissolved dramatically, leaving rookie Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals unexpectedly favoured as voters head towards
Canada at the Crossroads Read More »
Listen here, folks. Sometimes the puck just doesn’t bounce your way, and sometimes, you just don’t make it bounce your way. The Barrie Colts found that out the hard way Friday night. Right there on home ice at Sadlon Arena, in the opener of the OHL Eastern Conference Final, their offence just went dry. Couldn’t
Colts’ Guns Fall Silent in OHL Playoff Opener Against Generals Read More »
In communities across southern Ontario, the demands placed upon local police services continue to evolve, often in unpredictable ways. For the South Simcoe Police Service, responsible for safeguarding the towns of Innisfil and Bradford, this past March marked a significant, and perhaps concerning, milestone. The service experienced its busiest month on record, crossing a threshold
Is March’s Surge in Police Calls a New Normal for South Simcoe? Read More »
The doors swung open at 10 a.m., not for business as usual, but for the final act. At Hudson’s Bay’s flagship store on Yonge Street, and the handful of other locations previously clinging to life, liquidation sales commenced. Bargain hunters milled around, drawn by discounts reaching 70 percent, particularly on jewelry. It wasn’t just another
After 350 Years, Is This Really Goodbye for Hudson’s Bay? Read More »
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
Barrie Murder Suspect John McKay Granted Bail Read More »
