Barrie Passes New Interim Control By-law for Expansion
The City of Barrie has enacted a new Interim Control By-law to guide its upcoming expansion. Learn about the details and what this means for future development.
The City of Barrie has enacted a new Interim Control By-law to guide its upcoming expansion. Learn about the details and what this means for future development.
Paul Sadlon Sr., a prominent Barrie businessman, car dealership owner, and major community philanthropist, has died at the age of 93. Learn about his life and legacy.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is in its final stretch. Organizers issue an urgent call for donations to meet the community's needs this holiday season. Learn how you can help.
The City of Barrie has released its holiday operating schedule for parking, transit, and recreation centres. Plan your festive season with these key dates and closures.
The City of Barrie has officially opened its outdoor skating rinks for the winter season, including the popular Circle at the Centre at City Hall. Get the details on this seasonal tradition.
As winter arrives, the City of Barrie outlines its snow clearing protocols for streets and sidewalks. Learn the rules to avoid fines and ensure community safety.
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will ring in 2026 with a performance in Barrie. Get details on the celebration and what else is happening in the city.
The City of Barrie is evaluating the future of e-scooter programs as residents remain divided. Learn about the debate and what city council might decide next.
Planning your festive weekend? Here's your complete guide to finding Santa Claus parades in Barrie, Ontario, for December 2025. Discover times and routes to catch the big guy!
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is rallying the community to support local families facing hardship this holiday season. Learn how you can contribute.
The City of Barrie clarifies its winter operations, addressing resident concerns about snow clearing, sidewalk maintenance, and response times. Get the facts for a safer season.
A woman seriously injured in Barrie in June has died. Police continue their investigation, seeking information about the incident on Henry Street. Read the latest.
The Barrie community is invited to celebrate Hanukkah with a public Menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall. Join in for this festive tradition marking the Festival of Lights.
The family of Sacha Charles is grieving after the Barrie mother of two was allegedly murdered. Her common-law spouse now faces a murder charge as the community reels from the loss.
Barrie, Ontario, was hit with 43 centimetres of snow during a prolonged winter storm, causing travel chaos. Get the details on the cleanup and impacts.
Barrie residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited reopening of Bayview Drive ends construction delays and traffic headaches. Get the full story on the completed project.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is struggling to meet its fundraising goal due to unprecedented demand this holiday season. Learn how the community can help.
Barrie's New Year's Eve celebration relocates downtown for 2025. Discover the new venue, entertainment lineup, and family-friendly activities planned for the festive event.
A major road closure is coming to south Barrie as McKay Road shuts down for months of infrastructure upgrades. Learn the details and plan your commute.
Barrie Police investigate theft of Rotary Club holiday display from waterfront just days after installation. Community urged to report information about this seasonal vandalism.
The new $70M YMCA in Barrie is taking shape as its steel frame rises at 535 Bayview Drive, marking a pivotal moment for the community facility.
Sunset Barrie Drive-in celebrates its closing weekend of 2025 with Christmas movie marathons in Barrie, Ontario. Don't miss this festive farewell event!
A Canadian family's search for wartime truth revealed a powerful legacy in the Book of Remembrance, connecting generations to Canada's military heritage and sacrifice.
Barrie Fire and Emergency Service opens Station 6 with 22 new firefighters, enhancing emergency response capabilities in the growing community. Learn about this major safety upgrade.
Barrie Police are investigating a November 13 break-in at a second-floor condominium on Ellen Street. A dog walker with a flashlight may have witnessed the suspect. Learn more about the ongoing investigation.
Barrie introduces online marriage license applications, modernizing the process for couples. Learn how this digital shift makes planning your wedding easier and more efficient.
Barrie police investigate Friday evening stabbing near Essa Road and Innisfil Street. One man charged while female suspect remains at large. Latest details on the violent incident.
Downtown Barrie transforms for the 76th annual Santa Claus Parade on November 15, 2025. Hundreds expected to line streets for this cherished community tradition in Ontario.
Big Bay Point Road in Barrie was closed during Wednesday's afternoon rush hour following a two-vehicle collision near Fairview Drive. Emergency services responded to the scene.
New polling reveals most Canadians feel insufficient support is provided to local veterans. The findings come after Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country.