Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Stolen Vehicle, Guns and Drugs Seized In Midland
Three men have been arrested after a disturbance in Midland On Tuesday night, police were called to a home on Frederick Street, where officers located a vehicle that had been stolen from a car rental ...
May 07, 2020
Traffic Stop In Orillia Leads To Drugs
Yet another traffic stop in Orillia has led to drugs. Police say they stopped a vehicle on Monday night on Colborne Street, and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, marijuana, cash and items consis...
May 07, 2020
LINX Transit Changes, Starting Monday
Starting Monday, there will be more changes to LINX Transit services. They are: Route 1 - Penetanguishene/Midland to Barrie - Transit service will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the last trips leaving at 6:3...
May 07, 2020
Winter Returns... In May
Starting today, the temperature is going to gradually drop and flurries return to the forecast. A cold front is moving into the area and hanging out for a few days, leaving us with chilly weather, tha...
May 07, 2020
Someone In Barrie Is A New Millionaire Today! Could It Be You?
Ontario lottery players check your tickets! There were two winning tickets for the $13 million LOTTO MAX jackpot from last night's draw, and one of them was sold in Barrie. The other was sold in Quebe...
May 06, 2020
Speeding Vehicle In Essa Township Leads To Drugs and Weapons
Two people are facing several drug and weapons charges, after a speeding vehicle was stopped in Essa Township. Police say they were conducting speed enforcement in the area of Centre Street and 5th Li...
May 06, 2020
Waypoint Centre Hosting Virtual Tribute To Frontline Workers Today
The Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care is planning a virtual tribute today for workers on the front lines. "Reports are showing that 50% of Canadians are experiencing a decline in mental health du...
May 06, 2020
Cleaner-Related Poisonings Are On The Rise
Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of improperly using hand sanitizers, disinfectants, household cleaning products and bleaches, and reminding them to always read and follow the direct...
May 06, 2020 go_greener_oz / CC
Repatriation Ceremony At CFB Trenton Today, But Please Stay Home
A repatriation ceremony will take place today at CFB Trenton, for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE Following the ceremony at 2:30 this af...
May 06, 2020
Barrie Celebrating Canada Day Online This Year
Barrie's annual Canada Day event is going virtual this year. CAO Michael Prowse, CAO said last night, that at the advice of the Health Unit, the City has made the difficult decision to cancel the trad...
May 05, 2020