Barrie Latest News

• Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96

  Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan.

  Sports

  2 hours
• Ford government insists ‘no new’ agreements signed in ServiceOntario controversy

  The province has been under pressure after reports emerged that it was planning to close some ServiceOntario locations and open kiosks in Staples stores instead.

  Canada

  5 hours
• This fox in Ontario has quite the wild tale. It was hit by a car and survived

  A wild fox that was struck by a car in Kingston, Ont. is on the mend at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre thanks to help from the community and successful surgery.

  Canada

  7 hours
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• ‘More accountability’: Ontario launches team to crack down on bad LTC actors

  The 10-person team will be an "effective deterrent and tool" when escalated enforcement is required, the province said. 

  Canada

  9 hours
• How long will the frigid temperatures last in southern Ontario?

  Frigid temperatures have moved into southern Ontario — so how long will this period of cold weather last?

  Weather

  11 hours
• Youth-led challenge of Ontario’s climate plan goes before province’s highest court

  Seven young people are taking their challenge of Ontario's climate change plan to the province's highest court.

  Canada

  12 hours
• Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

  Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation have signed a deal to assess the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Snowmobile crash kills 1 in northern Ontario

  Ontario Provincial Police said shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle snowmobile crash on a trail around six kilometres from Cartier, Ont.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Canadian military base workers strike over wages, job security

  The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Defence Employees say members hit the picket lines as of 6:30 a.m. Eastern time Monday morning.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• New Ontario cannabis rules could have ‘Amazon effect’ on industry

  Some small cannabis retailers in Ontario fear an increase in the cap on stores in the province could benefit a few big companies at the expense of the majority.

  Cannabis

  Jan 15
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• Red Wings send Maple Leafs to third straight loss

  Ilya Samsonov was solid in his first start since Dec. 29. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to get him a win.

  Sports

  Jan 14
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• Avalanche bury Leafs 5-3 with spirited comeback

  The Toronto Maple Leafs discovered why Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup contenders again.

  Sports

  Jan 13
• Trans Mountain pipeline project clears another major hurdle toward completion

  Canada's energy regulator green-lit a last-minute change to the Trans Mountain pipeline methodology, paving the way for the $35-billion project to finally get fully built.

  Environment

  Jan 12
• OPP officer rescues pet owner who fell through river ice trying to save dog

  Northumberland OPP say an officer hauled someone to safety after they ventured out to try to rescue their dog, which had fallen through the ice on the Trent River. The pet died.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Ontario man wanted for murder now also sought for separate shooting :police

  Police say a man sought for a fatal shooting in Kitchener, is now being connected with a shooting during a parking lot fight in Hamilton.

  Crime

  Jan 12
• Heavy snow expected – possibly even thundersnow – as storm makes way to southern Ontario

  Another winter wallop is headed for southern Ontario on Friday, with anywhere from 5 cm to 30 cm of snow expected depending on location and temperature.

  Weather

  Jan 12
• First call to police wasn’t for ‘violence in home’, says SIU in probe into woman’s death

  The victim’s family in Ontario identified her to Global News as Jenna Ostberg, a 21-year-old First Nations woman. Thunder Bay police has yet to respond.

  Crime

  Jan 12
• Bonnie Crombie set to step down as Mississauga mayor. What next?

  Newly appointed Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is set to depart her role as mayor of Mississauga. Her departure leaves a wide-open mayoral race in the GTA.

  Politics

  Jan 12
• Trans Mountain given more billion-dollar lifelines as debt costs, risks to taxpayers soar

  Trans Mountain quietly received another $2B loan while it wrote off another $1B off its balance sheet. This, as the project's cost and risk to taxpayers, soars.

  Investigations

  Jan 12
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• Blue Jays sign 11 players to avoid arbitration

  The Toronto Blue Jays say they have signed deals with 11 players, including Cavan Biggio, Alejandro Kirk and closer Jordan Romano, for 2024.

  Sports

  Jan 11
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• Food insecurity an ‘urgent and worsening’ public health crisis: Simcoe Muskoka health unit

  Health officials are raising concerns about food insecurity in the Simcoe Muskoka region, with one in five households struggling to afford food.

  Health

  Jan 11
• Alleged Iran regime official appears at refugee board as Canada cracks down

  Majid Iranmanesh was allegedly the head of admin and IT in Iran's Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology. The CBSA says he is inadmissible to Canada because of his former role.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Raptors head coach Rajakovic fined $25K by NBA

  Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating.

  Sports

  Jan 11
• Here are some of the custom licence plates Ontario rejected last year

  Ontario rejected thousands of custom licence plate requests in 2023 for breaking rules around sexual language, religion or violence, among other issues.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Charges laid after 7 puppies dumped along Ontario parkway: police

  A Niagara Falls, Ont. man is facing several charges after allegedly abandoning five puppies near 'frigid river waters' around the Niagara River Parkway.

  Crime

  Jan 11