Ian MacLennan

News Director at Barrie 360

News Director at Corus Entertainment

News Director B 101/FM 93 Barrie/PEAK FM Collingwood, train fanatic, married, two children, two cats, three hamsters

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Ramara Township man charged with impaired was a prohibited driver: OPP

1 week ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

A member of the public alerted Ontario Provincial Police on Thursday afternoon about an all-terrain vehicle in the ditch on Rama Road and reported the male driver was showing signs of impairment, including a strong smell of alcohol. Officers arrived on the scene and launched an impaired investigation. The man was arrested and taken to the Orillia OPP detachment for further testing.
Suspects sought in string of break and enters to storage facilities in Barrie

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Image provided by Barrie Police - Apr. 10, 2025A man and woman are being sought by Barrie police in connection with at least five break and enters to storage facilities in the city. Police did not provide when these incidents took place, but confirmed property was taken during the break-ins, and the suspects have allegedly committed the same crimes in multiple jurisdictions. Images provided by Barrie police - Apr. 10, 2025Investigators have released pictures of the suspects and a suspect vehicle.
Man charged with impaired in Springwater was allegedly driving with two licences: OPP

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

A 31-year-old Toronto man is facing charges including impaired driving and possession of more than one licence after Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop on Horseshoe Valley Road around 10:30 Sunday morning after an officer was alerted by the automated licence plate recognition system. Provincial police said after a brief discussion with the motorist, the officer began an impaired driving investigation.
House fires in Clearview, Elmvale

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Springwater firefighters were dispatched to a blaze at a two-storey home in Elmvale on Apr. 9, 2025. (Image supplied by Huronia West OPP, Apr. 10, 2025Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say firefighters from Clearview and Springwater were dispatched to separate fires at two-storey homes on Wednesday. The first blaze was called in around 11 a.m. for a residence on fire on County Road 10. According to police, one person was home, but no one was injured.
Barrie police charge two men in child porn investigation

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

File photo - Barrie Police Service cruiser Two men face child pornography charges after Barrie police executed a search warrant at a residence in the city on Wednesday and seized several computer devices. The accused, 23 and 38 years of age and from Barrie, have each been charged with accessing child pornography and possession of child pornography. Police allege the suspects were using Facebook to distribute child pornography. Both men were held for bail hearings to take place on Thursday.
Barrie police officer stable after medical emergency ends charity hockey game

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Players with Barrie police and Barrie fire take a knee in the third period after a player suffered a medical emergency. (Image on Apr. 8 - At the Scene Photography, Michael Chorney)A charity hockey game between Barrie police officers and Barrie firefighters was halted in the third period when one of the players suffered a medical emergency while in the penalty box. In a news release from police on Wednesday morning, they said the officer is stable and recovering in hospital.
Developer to cover tab for flag project in Barrie

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

A real estate development company has decided to show some true patriot love and kick in $250,000 for a 150-foot pole and flag that Barrie taxpayers were going to be on the hook for. In a media release from the city on Tuesday, Mayor Alex Nuttall said the money will come from Skyline rather than utilizing funds from the Reinvestment Reserve.
'Our hearts are melting' Hydro One crews touched by thank you cards from Coldwater kids

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

Image - Hydro One - FacebookHydro One crews have been working around the clock since the ice storm, and most often in challenging conditions, as they try to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses. Hydro One, in a Facebook post, said "Our hearts are melting" in response to the thank you cards Grade One students of Coldwater showed in appreciation to crews working to get the power back on.
Two recent drug overdose deaths prompt alert from SSP

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

A pair of drug overdoses in Bradford last month has prompted a safety alert from South Simcoe Police. On March 21, police said emergency crews were dispatched around 5:21 a.m. after a call was received about a male who may have suffered a drug overdose. Once first responders located the person who place the call, they entered a wooded area near Line 8 and Yonge Street and found a 29-year-old homeless man who was not responsive.
No field of dreams for suspected impaired driver in Tiny Township

2 weeks ago | barrie360.com | Ian MacLennan

OPP logo - file photo (Barrie 360) Provincial police launched an impaired driving investigation in a farmer's field off Highway 93, south of Wyebridge, in Tiny Township. A motorist alerted paramedics early Saturday evening about a vehicle stuck in a field. Southern Georgian Bay OPP were also contacted and launched into an impaired driving investigation after speaking with the driver. They also began a probe into several other incidents.