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Barrie commuters accustomed to the rhythm of weekend GO train travel face upcoming disruptions. Metrolinx, the provincial agency overseeing GO Transit, has announced a temporary suspension of train service on the Barrie line during two consecutive weekends in late April and early May 2025, necessitating alternative travel arrangements for passengers heading towards Toronto and intermediate […]

As warmer temperatures settle across Ontario, the provincial authorities are signalling a significant shift in gears, preparing for an intensified crackdown on the rising tide of illegal car rallies and stunt driving incidents that plague communities. These unsanctioned gatherings, frequently spilling out from online coordination into public spaces, are now squarely in the sights of

A routine Wednesday afternoon in a quiet south Barrie neighbourhood shifted focus as the specialized skills of the Barrie Police K9 Unit were deployed, culminating in the apprehension of a young individual. The operation highlighted the coordinated efforts involved in local policing and the specific capabilities these trained canine teams bring to law enforcement tactics,

The absence of answers is a heavy weight—and for the residents of Barrie, that weight is embodied in the search for Olivia, a 17-year-old girl who has vanished without a trace. Barrie police are urgently seeking information in the disappearance of Olivia, whose last name has been withheld for privacy. The circumstances of her case

An ordinary Lyft ride home turned chilling for one Toronto resident, igniting a broader debate about ride-share privacy and passenger rights. Anvi Ahuja, a Toronto resident, was headed home in a Lyft with her roommates when an unexpected event unfolded that has since captured national attention. Shortly after stepping out of the car, Ahuja received

The search for a missing person often begins with frantic calls, shared photos, and rising desperation. But what happens when the search ends, and the missing individual is found? It’s a question that offers a glimpse into the layered efforts and sensitive procedures of law enforcement. In Barrie, Ontario, the recent case of a missing

The March 31, 2025, ice storm brought more than just frigid temperatures and slick roads to Simcoe County; it left two schools in the Northern Zone grappling with closures and disruption—an aftermath of nature’s icy grip. East Oro Public School and Marchmont Public School, located in Simcoe County’s NORTH Zone, remained eerily silent today as

The quiet charm of rural Barrie, Ontario, is overshadowed by the haunting testimonies emerging from the Maloney human trafficking trial. A case that intertwines exploitation, coercion, and manipulation demands our attention, not just for its legal ramifications but for the chilling truths it reveals about the mechanics of labour trafficking. The heart of the trial