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There was a large police presence in the west end of Barrie, Ont., on Wednesday morning, with part of the area blocked off. Police, fire, and paramedics responded to an incident at 108A Anne Street near Edgehill Drive in Barrie just before 3 a.m. Wednesday, said Peter Leon, corporate communications …
Read More »5 people injured in early morning crash in north Barrie, Ont.
The collision occurred shortly after 1 a.m. A man was arrested a short distance from the scene. He was charged with impaired driving and leaving the scene of an accident. News Source link
Read More »How one Ontario business hopes a new pay it forward model leaves no one out
As Canadians continue to struggle with the cost of living, one yoga studio hopes its new membership-pay model will provide some relief to those juggling their finances. A Nook Yoga in downtown Barrie is adopting a sliding-scale model for memberships and lowering its base price to be more accessible to …
Read More »Criminalizing people for helping unhoused people in Ontario city ‘unconstitutional,’ lawyers argue
Several Ontario lawyers and the Canadian Human Rights Commission are speaking out about a proposed bylaw change in Barrie that would restrict people and charities from helping individuals experiencing homelessness. The proposed amendment to Bylaw 2004-142, known as Bill 067 and 068, would prohibit the distribution of items including food, …
Read More »The pothole problem in Barrie, Ont. and just how many need to be filled – Barrie
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Roads in Barrie are hopefully getting smoother for drivers, with city crews filling just over 3,600 potholes to start, with many more to still go. The City of Barrie said crews had had a busy start to spring, filling hundreds of potholes …
Read More »‘Gap’ left as Salvation Army’s meal program ends, and the impact it could have – Barrie
As the Salvation Army’s Bayside Mission Meal Program ends, other social services providers are concerned about the gap it leaves in the community. The community meal program was started in 2013 in Barrie at the request of the County of Simcoe, initially providing 60 healthy meals a day, and at …
Read More »Prom-flation: How buying a prom dress in Ontario is unimaginable for some famillies
With inflation making basic necessities a struggle for many, affording luxury items like a prom dress may not even seem like an option for families struggling to make ends meet. Prom Glitz, a local not-for-profit which provides free dresses to families who can’t afford a gown for Grade 8 graduation …
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