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.
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 trial of a London babysitter charged in the death of toddler Nathaniel McLellan has been delayed again due to legal arguments. Get the latest details from court.
Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder in the alleged slaying of his parents. The case has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Share your thoughts in the comments.
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.
Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder for killing and dismembering his wife, Ana, in 2023. The case relied on a digital trail of disturbing searches and evidence.
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.
Brian Walshe faces a life sentence after a Massachusetts jury convicted him of first-degree murder for killing and dismembering his wife, Ana, in a case prosecuted without her body. Read the shocking details.
Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife Ana, who vanished in 2022. The verdict concludes a nearly three-year mystery that gripped the public.
Becky Hamber recorded videos blaming CAS and others after her foster son's death. She and her wife Brandy Cooney face first-degree murder charges in a harrowing Burlington case.
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.
Ashleigh Pechaluk, acquitted in a 2006 love-triangle axe murder, speaks out as her convicted ex-girlfriend Nicola Puddicombe seeks early parole. Her lawyer defends her innocence.
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.
Prosecution begins opening arguments in the Kenneth Skelly murder trial, cautioning jurors they will hear falsehoods. Get the latest courtroom details.
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 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 seasonal overnight parking ban is now in effect. Learn the key rules, important exceptions, and how to avoid fines during the winter months.
Heavy emergency response after fire breaks out at Barrie residence on Georgian Drive and Johnson Street. One person injured in the incident as crews battle the blaze.