Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.
The morning calm at Barrie’s ONroute shattered in an instant—a vehicle engulfed in flames, smoke curling skyward, the hum of traffic breaking for sirens. Yet, as the last ember faded, one fact stood out: not a single person was hurt. In the unpredictable theatre of highway emergencies, that is no accident. Vehicle fires on highways […]
Behind the scenes of highway 400 fire with no injuries Read More »
Car thieves, once emboldened by supply chain chaos and lax oversight, are finding the streets of Ontario and Quebec far less forgiving this year. Numbers rarely evoke optimism, but a new Équité Association report brings a rare glimmer to communities long shadowed by auto theft. Ontario witnessed a 25.9 per cent drop in car thefts
Sharp Decline in Vehicle Crime Signals Hope in Ontario Read More »
E-scooters, symbols of urban mobility and technological change, are testing the boundaries of tradition and progress in Barrie. As the city expands, the question of their rightful place on streets, trails, or bike paths has ignited public discussion that reaches beyond mere convenience. Since the Ontario Ministry of Transportation launched its e-scooter pilot in 2020,
E-scooter locations: Barrie calls for community feedback Read More »
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
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