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.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.
Montreal's Chez Doris shelter announces new emergency winter resources to protect vulnerable women from the cold. Learn how the community can support this vital initiative.
Barrie police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a robbery at Georgian Mall on December 5, 2025. Public assistance is requested.
A vital new shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener officially opened on December 5, 2025, providing safe housing and support for women and gender-diverse individuals in need. Learn more about this crucial community resource.
The Kempenfelt Community Players in Barrie are holding auditions for performers for a unique upcoming production. Find out how you can get involved in local theatre.
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
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 Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
A serious multi-vehicle collision on Highway 400 in Barrie on Friday, December 5, 2025, led to significant traffic disruptions. OPP attended the scene.
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 and District Christmas Cheer campaign is ensuring families across the region experience holiday joy. Discover how this initiative brings the community together.
Montreal has opened 100 new emergency shelter spaces to address homelessness, with more beds to be added over the next two weeks. Read about the city's response.
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.
Montreal opens a 135-space emergency shelter and activates a crisis unit as temperatures plunge to -22°C with wind chill. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges tolerance and donations.
Wasaga Beach announces financial assistance for resident snow removal this winter. Learn about the program details, eligibility, and how to apply for support.
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.
A kitchen fire caused extensive damage to a Donald Street townhome in Barrie, sending one person to hospital. The incident occurred on December 3, 2025.
The City of Barrie outlines its detailed snow clearing operations, from priority roads to sidewalks, ensuring safe winter travel for residents. Learn about the city's strategy.
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 City of Barrie has released its scheduled snow removal plan for winter 2025. Find out when and where crews will be plowing to keep roads clear and safe.
As a major winter storm with snow squalls and up to 30 cm of snow targets Simcoe Muskoka, here are crucial safety tips from experts to help you and your family stay safe and warm.
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.
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.