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Barrie officials announce a landmark agreement with Simcoe County to streamline waste management and emergency services, saving millions in taxpayer dollars. A rollover accident on Highway 400 near Dunlop Street caused major traffic delays, while a 15-year-old from Orillia faces charges over hate flyers.

Barrie — Local authorities have charged a 15-year-old in Orillia with distributing hate flyers, while a rollover on Hwy. 400 near Dunlop Street caused major traffic delays. A Barrie resident also criticized the city's involvement in the 'American war machine,' sparking debate over municipal roles in national affairs.

Barrie police are investigating the deaths of a couple found during a wellness check, while city officials moved jet-ski docks to improve safety and reduce congestion on the waterfront. The city also expanded school-based recreation programs and celebrated the vibrant atmosphere of the Barrie Pride event.

Barrie police confirmed a wellness check led to the discovery of two deceased individuals, sparking conversations about emergency response and community support. The city also moved jet-ski rental docks to the waterfront to address safety and accessibility concerns, while expanding school-based recreation programs and hosting a successful Barrie Pride event.

Barrie — A fatal motorcycle crash near Kennedy Road and Dufferin Street left one person dead, while a suspicious death investigation continues in the downtown area. The city’s Jr. B lacrosse team is making waves with its recent success, and a local resident sparked debate over Simcoe County’s ties to military operations.

Barrie — A fatal motorcycle collision in South Barrie and two suspicious deaths in the downtown area have led to active police investigations. The city's Jr. B lacrosse league is also in the spotlight as it gains momentum and community support.

Barrie doctors warn of safety concerns and disrupted access at the Barrie methadone clinic amid rising downtown drug use and loitering. Barrie police note a drop in reported harm but caution ongoing challenges like drug use and public safety remain critical issues.

Barrie police located a missing man near the north end of the city after a week-long search, prompting community mourning and calls for further investigation. Public safety officials noted a 15% drop in reported harm incidents but warned of rising downtown drug activity and a 20% increase in methadone clinic referrals.

Barrie's Local Wire update covers a 5% drop in homelessness despite resource shortages, the rollout of remote-controlled mowers in parks, and the celebration of hero Eric Johnston at Friday Harbour events. The episode also highlights a 95% rain chance and cooler temperatures for June 18, 2026.

Barrie residents are urged to stay alert after a coyote attack on a dog near the waterfront and a man charged with impaired driving in Angus. The episode also highlights Eric Johnston's comedy show at Friday Harbour and a dog attack hero celebrated for intervening in a stray animal incident.

Barrie hotels face health unit scrutiny over unsafe pool conditions at waterfront properties, while the city moves forward with a $2.1 million tree-planting initiative to restore green spaces after the 2025 ice storm. Local artisans are also celebrating the World Cup with a pop-up flag-making event at the Barrie library’s summer reading challenge.

Barrie is investing $2.1 million to restore its urban forest after the 2025 ice storm, while the province allocates $2 million to fight an invasive species crisis. The Barrie library launches its summer reading program, and local flag-maker supports the World Cup boost in the town.

Barrie's Barrie Colts selected a local player with their first-round draft pick, boosting community pride, while a developer seeks city relief for a stalled apartment project on Barrie Road. The Barn Burner hockey event raised funds for local charities, and Colts captain Cole Beaudoin won the CHL Sportsman Player of the Year award.

Barrie's new apartment complex on Barrie Road faces delays as the developer seeks regulatory exemptions, and the city's YMCA construction hits 30% completion. Barrie Colts captain Cole Beaudoin wins CHL Sportsman of the Year, while a local flag-maker gains attention for World Cup-inspired designs.

Barrie police seek public input on 2027 budget amid financial deficit, balancing safety and resources. Barrie Airshow and Snowbirds performance draw crowds despite overcast weather and cooler temps.

Barrie's police service is seeking public input on its 2027 budget following two consecutive financial deficits, while the Barrie Airshow dazzled crowds and a local teen reacts to Canada's withdrawal from the jiu-jitsu world championships.

Barrie's annual Airshow returned to Meridian Place with vintage planes and aerial displays, while the Bicycle Poker Ride offers a family-friendly cycling event this Saturday. The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers and Barrie Baycats played an exhibition game, highlighting the region's growing sports scene.

Barrie residents are urged to stay alert after a dog attack left a young boy with serious injuries and a local man found dead in a park, prompting a homicide investigation. The city also celebrates a local author winning the 2026 CANREADS award while police probe an indecent act at a regional school involving stolen cards.

Barrie residents are grappling with a violent dog attack that left a local boy critically injured near the north end, as well as a recent homicide that has sparked a community memorial. The city is also preparing for the World Cup with construction underway along the waterfront, while a local man faces conviction for animal welfare violations.

Barrie — Two people died in a fiery SUV crash on Highway 400 near Port Severn, and first responders are ready for the Barrie Air Show this weekend. The city also announced plans to stop mowing steep slopes in parks and approved a $198 million parking garage at Ontario Place.

Barrie — Two people died in a fiery SUV crash on Highway 400 near Port Severn, prompting an ongoing investigation, while Ontario is investing $198 million to expand Ontario Place’s parking garage. First responders are also preparing for the Barrie Air Show with enhanced safety measures ahead of the event.

Barrie residents are urged to stay alert after an 11-year-old boy was seriously injured by a feral dog in a residential area, with authorities still searching for the animal. Meanwhile, remains found in a Barrie park have been confirmed not to belong to the missing Indigenous woman from three years ago, prompting further investigation.

Barrie police continue searching for a dog that attacked a boy last week, with no arrests made yet, while city council debates the corporate naming rights program for local facilities. Remains found in a Barrie park were confirmed not to belong to the missing Indigenous woman, closing a three-year investigation.

Barrie police are searching for a dangerous black dog linked to multiple attacks, including one involving a child, while investigating the death of a local OPP officer in Northern Ontario. A Barrie pilot faces fraud charges for falsifying credentials, and a woman is accused of arson after a fire at a self-storage facility.

Barrie: A local OPP officer in Northern Ontario was killed in the line of duty, while a Barrie woman faces arson charges after a fire at a self-storage facility. Police are also searching for an aggressive dog that attacked multiple people, including a child, and investigating human bones found in a local park.