Barrie Rings in New Year at New Downtown Venue
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
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.
Canada's financial watchdog, Fintrac, is set to impose significantly higher fines for money laundering violations starting in 2025. Experts question if bigger penalties will truly improve compliance and disrupt illicit finance.
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.
Two American men have been fined $3,260 for catching 22 smallmouth bass during the closed season on a northern Ontario lake. Conservation officers stress the importance of following fishing regulations.
A Saskatchewan city offers a festive alternative to paying parking fines, allowing drivers to donate toys instead. Discover how this initiative spreads holiday joy for children.
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 Saint John, New Brunswick, is proposing to double fines for parking violations and snow ban infractions this winter. Learn about the new penalties and the reasons behind the stricter enforcement.
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.
Two men from Southern Ontario have been fined a total of $7,000 for illegally killing a bull moose. The case highlights the strict enforcement of wildlife conservation laws in the province.
Two local men from the Windsor area have been fined for multiple hunting infractions following an investigation by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Learn the details of the charges and penalties.
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.
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.
Saskatchewan announces severe new penalties, including fines up to $1 million, for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. Learn about the government's latest measures to combat the deadly drug crisis.
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.
Midland's temporary speed camera initiative yielded more than half a million dollars in fines, Mayor Bill Gordon reveals. Explore the program's financial impact and the ongoing debate over traffic safety measures.
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 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.
The mandatory winter tire deadline in Quebec is now in effect. Drivers caught with summer tires risk fines. Learn the rules and how to stay safe on the roads.