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Activist demands local politicians respect First Nations' rights or resign

1 day ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Andrew Philips

A local First Nations activist is calling on Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop and her federal counterpart Adam Chambers to respect Indigenous rights or resign. Beausoleil First Nation member Johnny Hawke set up twin online petitions Monday to protest recent legislative moves by the federal and provincial governments, which were supported by the local members.
Development plans for 'small city' within south Barrie scaled back

1 week ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

Barrie has avoided having a city within a city in its south end. Council gave final approval Wednesday to rezone 664, 674 and 692 Essa Rd., and 320, 364 and 366 Mapleview Dr. W., to facilitate the future development of 458 residential street and block townhouses — with an additional 66 dwelling units, internal to the proposed townhouses, made optional for prospective purchasers. But Coun.
Barrie inching closer to 25% surcharge, delayed access for non-resident rec users

1 week ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

The deal could be different for non-Barrie residents wanting to register and use city recreation programs. City council will consider final approval of a motion June 18 that registration for non-residents for city recreation program begin seven days following the opening of registration for Barrie residents. Also, that the non-residents surcharge for using the city’s recreation programs be increased to 25 per cent. Barrie Coun.
Sikh temple in south Barrie gets help through strong mayor powers

1 week ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

Alex Nuttall is using his strong mayor powers to rezone south-Barrie land for a place of worship. The Barrie mayor directed city staff to notify the Salem Landowner’s Group and property owners May 14 of the intention to rezone 264 Salem Rd., near Essa Road, from residential rural and environmental protection (EP) to neighbourhood residential and EP, to permit a place of worship — the Gurudwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Religious Society temple.
'Sticker shock': Size of Barrie's next south-end library reduced

1 week ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

Barrie Public Library users lost some future shelf space here and gained a little back there last week. While councillors authorized city staff to negotiate a lease agreement on a confidential northwest Barrie site for a boutique library, likely about 5,000 square feet, they trimmed the $378.5-million 'South Barrie Mixed Use Recreation Complex and Library' from almost 45,000 to 30,000 sq. ft.
'Simple and effective': Barrie politicians get behind vehicle blockades for events

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

Barrie is looking at barriers to protect the public’s safety at outdoor events. Councillors approved a motion Wednesday night to have city staff include, in the 2026 budget, costs to purchase temporary road vehicle blockades. This would include the Archer 1200 and the MVB 3X modular vehicle barriers.
Head of local hockey group, sports dome charged with sexual assault

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Peter Robinson

The head of a local youth hockey organization, who has played a prominent role in the operation of the Bradford Sports Dome, has been charged with sexual assault in relation to an alleged incident last month in Barrie. According to court documents, Ryan Wood, 41, has a court date set for June 30. He was arrested and charged last month in relation to an alleged incident on May 11. The allegation has not been tested in court.
Barn Burner charity hockey game eyes 'huge acceleration' this year

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

The Boots and Hearts Barn Burner is kicking it up a notch this year. After raising more than $400,000 last year, the charity hockey game is gunning for $500,000 or beyond from this year’s Aug. 6 game. “Our goal is over 10 years to raise $25 million through the Boots and Hearts Barn Burner,” said Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall, the annual event’s host and chairman.
A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 9 before taking his own life

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Philipp Jenne |Geir Moulson

GRAZ, Austria (AP) — A former student opened fire at a school in Austria’s second-biggest city on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding at least 12 others before taking his own life, authorities said. There was no immediate information on the motive of the 21-year-old man, who had no previous police record. He used two weapons, which he was believed to have owned legally, police said.
City of Barrie expects most of its $25M ice-storm costs to be recouped

3 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

The total projected cost of Barrie’s ice-storm cleanup is $24.95 million, but the city could recover $22 million in provincial disaster relief funding — leaving a net $2.9-million bill. Kevin Rankin, Barrie’s manager of parks and forestry operations, laid out the details in a June 4 memo to council and the storm’s effect. “The damage to trees and vegetation will have a lasting impact that will take years to recover,” he said.