Barrie Obituaries - Death Notices - Barrie News - BarrieToday.com
WEB6 days ago · October 19, 1979 — September 23, 2024 Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the age of 44. Beloved partner to Tammi Wheeler. Loved father of Clayton Blackburn, Cameron Blackburn, Tristian Smith, and Logan Blackburn. Posted Sep 26, 2024 4:51 PM Read more >.
Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Update: All southbound lanes reopened at Innisfil Beach Road around 2:15 p.m., Monday. Provincial police have confirmed a 63-year-old Barrie man was killed in this morning's crash on Highway 400 in Innisfil. Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to the scene, in the southbound lanes near Innisfil …
Street racers crash into north-Barrie home, cause 'significant ...
WEBSep 28, 2024 · Two people have been arrested and charged with dangerous driving after turning a north-end Barrie neighbourhood into a street-racing zone Friday night. Barrie police were called to the area — located just south of Grove Street — around 6:45 p.m. after one of the vehicles involved struck a home on …
Good morning, Barrie! - Barrie News
WEBSep 28, 2024 · Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning this morning and ending this afternoon. Clearing this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming west 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 20. UV index 2 ...
Driver sustains 'life-altering injuries' in Essa Rd. crash
WEBSep 28, 2024 · A two-vehicle crash at Essa Road and Burton Avenue on Friday night has left one person with “life-altering injuries” and another facing impaired driving charges. “One car rear-ended the other at a high rate of speed,” Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Assistant Deputy Chief Eric MacFadden told BarrieToday, noting the impact of the crash ...
'I can just cut right through': Bryne extension opens to drivers
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The much-anticipated, $16-million extension — which connects Harvie Road to Caplan Avenue — has been under construction since July 2023. The project, noted Mayor Alex Nuttall prior to cutting the giant ribbon to celebrate the roads opening Friday afternoon, came in under budget and was completed ahead of schedule.
'New focus': Lakehead, Georgian adding more degree options for …
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Georgian College and Lakehead University remain economic drivers within the County of Simcoe and beyond. The impact of Georgian College in its seven-campus catchment area is roughly $1.7 billion, approximately 5.3 per cent of the total gross regional product. Lakehead’s Orillia campus has an impact …
COLUMN: Colts' tea leaves steeped in optimism, speculation
WEBSep 28, 2024 · Colts' tea leaves steeped in optimism, speculation. With Barrie squad set to take on North Bay in home opener, columnist previews season for Colts, who are 'considered one of the OHL's best teams'. Barrie Colts goalie Sam Hillebrandt appeared in 36 games last season with the local OHL team.
Barrie names new fire chief after 4-month search to fill position
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Kevin White was named Barrie fire chief on Sept. 25, 2024. Image supplied. Kevin White is Barrie’s new fire chief. City council approved his appointment Wednesday night following a four-month recruitment process. In a city news release, White said he was honoured to be selected as Barrie's next fire chief.
Man armed with crossbow arrested in Barrie's south end: police
WEBSep 27, 2024 · A southeast Barrie neighbourhood was swarmed by police in tactical gear yesterday afternoon — as well as the 'Rescue 1' armoured vehicle — following a call about a man armed with a crossbow. A 31-year-old Barrie man was arrested Thursday after uniform officers and members of the Barrie police tactical support unit descended upon the ...