Barrie Latest News

• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Ontario man found with hundreds of child pornography images, police say

  A 40-year-old from Barrie is facing multiple charges child pornography charges after police say they found hundreds of images on his computer.

  Crime

  6 hours
• Ontario at ‘elevated risk’ for power outages due to nuclear refurbishments: regulator

  An annual assessment from regulator NERC suggests about two-thirds of North America, including Ontario, could have supply shortfalls in the event of severe weather events.

  Canada

  7 hours
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• Jays’ Bass meets with Pride Toronto director

  Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he's "in a better place moving forward" after speaking with Pride Toronto's executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.

  Sports

  Jun 8
• Ontario to boost early childhood educator wages in bid to ease staff shortage

  Ontario is set to increase the wages of early childhood educators in a bid to boost recruitment and retention amid a staff shortage.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

  The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Kirk drives in winning run as Jays edge Astros 3-2

  Strong defence and a clutch pinch-hit helped win the day for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Another impressive performance from their starting pitcher was a big factor too.

  Sports

  Jun 7
• Stabbing in Bradford, Ont., a ‘hate-related’ attack, police say

  The victims of the early-morning attack were two men, one of whom was treated for injuries. Police have arrested one suspect and are seeking a second.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Education minister says Ontario is ‘prepared to invest’ in elementary teachers

  Stephen Lecce was reacting to leaked documents obtained by Global News that show a large gap in negotiations between the province and Ontario elementary teachers.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• Environment Canada warns air quality could worsen in Simcoe County

  Forest fire smoke will continue to blanket Simcoe County until at least Saturday, meteorologists say. People are advised to minimize risks from exposure until conditions improve.

  Environment

  Jun 7
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• Out of options: Parents forced to seek treatment in U.S. for anorexic teen

  Ontario's healthcare system has been unable to help a young teen find successful treatment for anorexia nervosa. Her family is now struggling to pay for care in Dallas, Texas.

  Canada

  Jun 7
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• Wandering toddler spotted on busy road after escaping crib, walking out door: Ontario police

  Provincial police say the toddler woke up in the middle of the night, climbed out of their crib and left the home through a door in the garage.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• IN PHOTOS: A look at how bad air quality is across North America

  Air quality alerts have popped up across Canada and the U.S. due to smoke from wildfires. Most of southern and eastern Ontario, as well as southern Quebec, are under statements.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Premier Ford blames campers and lightning for Ontario wildfires, pledges funding

  At Queen's Park, Premier Doug Ford said the province is 'responding in full force' with 142 fire rangers, 28 aircraft and nine heavy water bombers.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Indigo shakeup: Heather Reisman retiring, 4 other board members stepping down

  Indigo Books and Music Inc. says founder Heather Reisman will retire as executive chair and as a director this summer, while four other members of its board have also stepped down.

  Money

  Jun 7
• Multi-vehicle collision near Highway 12 sends 4 to hospital, including 1 airlifted

  A serious collision at a construction site on Highway 12 near Midland led to multiple injuries, with one person airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre.

  Traffic

  Jun 7
• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Hundreds gather for vigil marking second anniversary of deadly London attack

  Salman Afzaal, his wife Madiha Salman, their 15-year-old daughter Yumna and her 74-year-old grandmother, Talat Afzaal, were run down by a pickup truck on June 6, 2021.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Gausman fans 13 as Blue Jays top Astros 5-1

  Kevin Gausman's strong seven-inning outing Tuesday night came at the perfect time for the Toronto Blue Jays and their overworked bullpen.

  Sports

  Jun 6
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• Ontario wildfires continue as minister reassures public province is prepared

  Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Graydon Smith said his government was "taking action to make sure people in communities are safe" as forest fire conditions worsen.

  Fire

  Jun 6
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• Barrie Fire urges caution before calling 911 after calls increase due to wildfire smoke

  The wildfires in Quebec are having a far reaching affect, all the way to Barrie, with an air quality statement in effect and emergency officials urging caution before calling 911.

  Fire

  Jun 6
• Blue Jays send Manoah down after ugly start

  Four baseball gloves rested on the top shelf of Alek Manoah's clubhouse locker at Rogers Centre on Tuesday afternoon, his garments on a rack below with his black chair in its usual position nearby.

  Sports

  Jun 6
• Car theft surged in 2022, led by Quebec and Ontario: report

  Most of the stolen vehicles in Quebec and Ontario are newer, because organized crime rings are focusing on new and luxury vehicles for maximum profit overseas.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Stellantis has new offer to keep EV gigafactory in Windsor, Ont.

  'Stellantis and LGES are in receipt of a written offer that is currently under financial and legal review,' Stellantis spokesperson LouAnn Gosselin said in an email.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Ontario seeing more forest fires amid unprecedented season across Canada

  Officials with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are closely monitoring a growing number of active fires in the province's north, particularly the northeast.

  Environment

  Jun 6