Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
No one expected the world’s biggest soccer stage to be shadowed by a neighbour’s unyielding policies, but as Canada readies for the 2026 World Cup, the United States’ hardline immigration stance threatens to steal the spotlight. With the tournament approaching, Canada’s role as co-host ought to be a moment of unbridled celebration. Instead, whispers of […]
Border Lines Blur Festivity for Canada’s World Cup Read More »
Steel beams and plywood carcasses cast long shadows at 700 Mapleview Drive East, where silence once lingered over the half-built shells of Barrie’s forgotten subdivision. For months, the site stood as a modest monument to derailed ambition and economic uncertainty, its fate bound by the tangle of receivership—a concept most residents prefer to avoid until
How unfinished homes at 700 Mapleview Drive East found new life Read More »
At just past 1:00 p.m. on July 26, Wasaga Beach’s signature shoreline became the site of heartbreak, as what began as a summer kayak outing quickly unravelled into tragedy. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), three individuals set out together in kayaks near River Road East, a stretch familiar to locals and visitors alike. In
Wasaga Beach Mourns Loss of 24-Year-Old Kayaker Read More »
Fifty-five per cent of Canadians say the country is making progress on reconciliation. But does that optimism echo in the voices of Indigenous Peoples themselves, or does it mask a deeper disconnect? A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report, urging Canada to confront uncomfortable truths and chart a
Are Canadians and Indigenous Peoples Aligned on Reconciliation Progress? Read More »
Extra innings crank up the pressure, but it’s the steadiness of the relief pitcher that separates contenders from pretenders. For the Barrie Baycats, Carlos Sano’s performance out of the bullpen was the lifeline that kept their winning streak rolling and reminded the whole league what clutch baseball looks like. Relief pitching doesn’t get half the
Baycats dig deep in extra innings for dramatic win Read More »
The grounds outside London’s courthouse became a crucible for public sentiment, as supporters gathered in palpable anticipation to address the fallout from the world juniors sexual assault trial—a case that has, for many, come to symbolize the nation’s grappling with justice and credibility. Roughly 100 people assembled beneath the courthouse windows, each holding their own
Nationwide reaction as hockey players found not guilty Read More »
In July, a staple of Canadian deli counters—Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese—faced an unwelcome spotlight as federal authorities sounded the alarm over potential listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) wasted little time expanding its recall of Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese, targeting several batches distributed in British Columbia and Ontario. The move followed
Food safety alert as cheese recall expands in Canada Read More »
The three-bedroom house at the end of the cul-de-sac sits quiet now, its last family dinner long forgotten. Inside, a retired couple weighs the cost—not just dollars and cents, but memories and roots—of moving on. Across town, a young couple scans online listings, hope and frustration in equal measure. The keys never change hands. The
Why Empty Nests Stay Full and First-Time Buyers Wait Read More »
Late night along Huronia Road, the world narrows to flashing lights and the uneasy hush that follows disaster. A Barrie man loses his life on a stretch of asphalt in the south end, and the city is left with more questions than answers about the enduring threat of dangerous driving. On Wednesday night, emergency crews
How police unravel the aftermath of fatal Barrie car crashes Read More »
Seven years after an encounter in a London hotel room set Canada’s hockey culture ablaze, the city of Barrie finds itself at the edge of its seat, awaiting a ruling that will echo far beyond the courtroom walls. Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia is poised to break the silence this week, promising to deliver
Ruling Nears as Judge Weighs Turbulent Hockey Trial Evidence Read More »
