Barrie's 2025 Winter Snow Removal Rules Explained
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.
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.
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating two overnight commercial break-ins in Kitchener. Authorities are seeking information from the public to identify suspects.
Two separate Montreal businesses were struck by gunfire overnight. Police are investigating the incidents, which caused property damage but no injuries. Details on the ongoing investigation.
Montreal police are investigating an overnight shooting that shattered the front window of a Villeray business on Crémazie Blvd. No injuries were reported as the store was closed. Read the latest details.
Toronto police are investigating a shooting in Etobicoke that left a man with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. Get the latest details on the incident.
Learn when and how the City of Ottawa enforces winter parking bans to keep roads clear for snowplows. Essential info for residents to avoid tickets and towing.
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 Winnipeg has towed more than 1,700 vehicles in a crackdown on drivers with multiple unpaid parking tickets. Find out how the enforcement program works.
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.
An Edmonton resident argues for mandatory parking in infill housing, criticizing the city's 'Open Option Parking' plan. The debate highlights urban density challenges and resident frustrations.
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 Keep Life Wild Radiothon has exceeded its $100,000 target, with donations still coming in to support Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and improve local healthcare in Barrie.
The Barrie region is under threat from significant snow squalls expected to dump up to 30 cm of snow. Residents should prepare for hazardous travel and reduced visibility.
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.
The Winnipeg Parking Authority is exploring a system where citizens could submit photos of parking violations. Could this new 'snitch' program change city enforcement?
Students in Barrie, Ontario, have created special Christmas cards for veterans at the local Legion, spreading holiday cheer and gratitude. Discover this touching community initiative.
Barrie replaces its long-running 'Downtown Countdown' with a new family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration for 2026. Discover the details of the city's fresh start.
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.
Pure Country 106 hosts a 12-hour Keep Life Wild Radiothon to support Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie. Learn how you can tune in and contribute to this vital community fundraiser.
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 City of Hamilton launches a festive initiative allowing residents to pay off parking tickets by donating new, unwrapped toys. A creative way to give back this holiday season.
The City of Hamilton launches a seasonal initiative allowing residents to pay parking fines with new toy donations, supporting local families in need this holiday season. Learn how to participate.
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.
Toronto is set to receive 2-4 cm of snow overnight, with flurries expected to start late. Get the latest timing and details on the first December snowfall.
The City of Barrie urges residents to clear driveways promptly after snowfalls to avoid being blocked in by plows. Learn key rules and exceptions for the overnight parking ban now in effect.
Barrie's seasonal overnight parking ban is now in effect. Learn the key rules, important exceptions, and how to avoid fines during the winter months.