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Barrie bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

Barrie bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

'At least we have a starting point with that vehicle. That gives you the point to begin with and we’ll go from there,' says Barrie police official
Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Man faces one charge of assault with a weapon in connection with Sept. 2 incident at golf club that has been viewed millions of times on social media
Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Sukhwinder Sidhu, 28, faces numerous charges in connection to fatal crash that killed local lawyer Alexandra Paul on Aug. 22
Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

'Business as usual' at area schools amid early morning bomb call on Anne Street, says board official
Summer may be over, but OPP waterway patrols continue

Summer may be over, but OPP waterway patrols continue

Anyone who suspects an impaired boater is asked to call 911
Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Police say victim had exited his vehicle after breaking down in construction zone, but was struck by pickup while re-entering his vehicle
Area woman killed, multiple others injured in collision

Area woman killed, multiple others injured in collision

Two infant passengers transported to hospital with injuries believed to be non-life threatening
Local man charged in massive Illinois cocaine bust

Local man charged in massive Illinois cocaine bust

Local resident Payden Davidge and Burlington's Rebecca Kiczma arrested after state police allegedly seized 125 kilograms of cocaine on highway outside St. Louis
Fentanyl, cocaine seized in drug bust in Orillia parking lot

Fentanyl, cocaine seized in drug bust in Orillia parking lot

Two people are facing charges following arrests Wednesday
Teen in stolen Porsche takes Barrie police on wild ride

Teen in stolen Porsche takes Barrie police on wild ride

Incident began last night with residential alarm in south end and stolen car keys, but soon escalated to police chase around 3 a.m. this morning