Barrie Sports Hall of Fame adds new inductees, including one posthumously
It was a celebration of all things sports as some of Barrie's most beloved athletes had their achievements celebrated Wednesday night.
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Toronto Maple Leafs take training camp to cottage country
The Toronto Maple Leafs are sharpening their skills in cottage country with one week to go before the start of a new season.
Long-standing feud in Midland turns political
A long-standing feud between former members of the Midland Police Service and the town's police service's board has resurfaced less than three weeks before the municipal election.
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Suspect charged with attempted murder in Huntsville, Ont. investigation
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Police call on auto body shops to help find vehicle involved in deadly pedestrian collision
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Thanksgiving food boxes packed up for delivery to Barrie families
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Four people, including minor, charged after police seize loaded gun, drugs in Georgina: YRP
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Family of murdered man found dismembered in Oro-Medonte, Muskoka, seeks answers with arrest
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RVH COVID-19 outbreak on transitional care unit
RVH COVID-19 update: outbreak confirmed on Transitional Care Unit
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What people in Ontario need to know about new credit card surcharges
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Radiothon set to kick off for Owen Sound hospital
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Canadian airline crew still stranded in Dominican after 6 months
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Images Studio Tour returns in 2022
More than 30 artists and craftspeople will exhibit their art during the Thanksgiving weekend at 18 studios.
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Toronto councillor denies Muskoka sex assault charges
Toronto Coun. Michael Thompson says he is not dropping out of the municipal election race -- despite facing sex assault charges from Muskoka.
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Newmarket flower-pot vandalism investigation continues
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Radar gun nets stunt driver
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TTC hit with lawsuits as employees allege workplace bullying, harassment
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Honouring Barrie's best athletes
![An induction ceremony was held Wednesday for three new additions to the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame.]()
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Toronto Maple Leafs practice in cottage country
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Will fees change the shopping habits of consumers?
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Long-standing Midland police feud gets political
![Mayoral candidate Bill Gordon says he is being targeted as part of a smear campaign in a long-standing Midland feud.]()
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Fresh Food Weekly packs Thanksgiving boxes
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Victim in a York region hit-and-run identified
![The 70-year-old victim in an East Gwillimbury hit-and-run was reported missing hours before he was fatally struck Wednesday afternoon.]()
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Beware of 'rainbow fentanyl' ahead of Halloween
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Municipal Election Coverage
Voting for Barrie municipal election online or by phone
For the first time, the City of Barrie will not have in-person voting for the upcoming city-wide municipal election.
Old system, new ward boundaries in Oro-Medonte election
Oro-Medonte is using traditional paper and mail-in ballots for the municipal election on Oct. 24.
Meet the candidates vying to become Barrie's next mayor
Four familiar faces in Simcoe County politics are among those looking to earn the city's top spot.
Barrie residents must ensure they're on voter list for Oct. 24 election
Electors in the upcoming municipal election must be on Barrie voters' list to vote.
Here's who is running for mayor in the municipal election across the region
Here are the candidates running for mayor in the municipal election on Oct. 24 across the region.
Long-time councillor Barry Ward officially launches mayoral campaign
The mayoral race in Barrie is heating up as the city's longest-serving councillor opened up his campaign office for mayor Sunday.
Barrie City Councillor Mike McCann sets sights on mayor's chair
Another Barrie city councillor hopes to become the city's next mayor in October.
Around The Region
Images Studio Tour returns in 2022
More than 30 artists and craftspeople will exhibit their art during the Thanksgiving weekend at 18 studios.
Orillia's Candy Shoppe owners retire on a sweet note
After more than two decades, the Robinsons are retiring from the Candy Shoppe on Highway 11 in Orillia.
Chalk one up for safety
Barrie’s Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) has come up with a fun way to play with chalk while learning about fire safety.
Annual Muskoka Cranberry Route returns this fall for another season
The annual Muskoka Cranberry Route is returning this fall for another season.
In this fundraiser, every bra counts
The Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Women’s Institute is celebrating 75 years of social and community service by supporting women abroad and locally.
Cadets recognized by City of Barrie with flag-raising ceremony
A flag-raising ceremony was held on Saturday to mark the beginning of cadets week in Barrie.
Barrie Families Unite welcome guests to new home
Nikki Glahn started Barrie Families Unite (BFU) as a social media group during the lonely days of the pandemic in March 2020
Canadian Library art exhibit focuses on Indigenous women and children
The Canadian Library is an art installation featuring books wrapped in Indigenous-designed fabric focusing on missing and murdered Indigenous women and children.
Job fair aims to fill overwhelming employment gap in Simcoe County
Thirty-five employers are scheduled to attend a job fair in Barrie on Wed., Sept. 28, seeking to fill job vacancies.
Queen's Park
New details show how veto control of Ontario's strong mayor powers works
The Ontario government has released proposed regulations for its so-called ‘strong mayor’ legislation that reveal when a veto can be used.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Hydro One is on standby to help Fiona victims
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said Hydro One is on standby to provide further support to residents in Atlantic Canada who find themselves without electricity after post-tropical storm Fiona.
Ontario invests $90M in employment programs for marginalized residents
Ontario announced a $90M investment into employment programs serving marginalized residents Monday in an effort to alleviate the provincial labour shortage.
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Canadian businesses can charge credit card fees starting Oct. 6
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