Category: Barrie

The early blast of cold weather has resulted in a big demand for beds for the region’s most vulnerable. The Lighthouse Community Church in Wasaga Beach is preparing to open its doors, transforming the basement inot a place for those…

Ken Atkinson finds it tough to speak about his time during the war, even 77 years later. “It’s pretty hard to get people to realize what it was all about,” he says. “Let’s face it, war is stupid. The real…

Ontario’s top court has affirmed the policing powers of the province’s animal welfare agency, striking down a lower court’s ruling that called into question the constitutionality of private law enforcement. The Court of Appeal for Ontario says a lower court…

Ontario’s top court has affirmed the policing powers of the province’s animal welfare agency, striking down a lower court’s ruling that called into question the constitutionality of private law enforcement. The Court of Appeal for Ontario says a lower court…

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a tire flew off a transport truck travelling on Highway 10 north of Orangeville on Thursday. Police say motorists were lucky to avoid the tire as it barrelled across several lanes of traffic before…

A driver suffered serious injuries in a collision involving a transport truck on Highway 11 in Huntsville on Thursday. Ontario Provincial Police closed the northbound lanes of the highway at Highway 60 around 11 a.m. for the investigation. “Winter driving…

Blue Mountain Resort announced its earliest opening ever. The recent snow along with the cold temperatures have made it possible for the resort to open on Friday. Blue Mountain has never opened earlier than Nov. 25th. Last year, the hills…

A dump truck driver accused of speeding in a school zone in Caledon faces stunt driving charges. Police say the fully loaded truck was travelling more than 50km/h over the posted speed limit past Herb Campbell Public School on Wednesday…

It’s the end of an era for Angus Roy. “I would like to thank the Baycats organization for giving me the opportunity in the game I love. I have met some wonderful people over my time with the Baycats, and…

The Barrie Baycats general and field manager, Angus Roy, announced he is hanging up his hat. Roy handed in his resignation this week, bringing an end to his 17-year history with the club. Roy built an impressive resume during his…