Health Alert: 1) Wildfire smoke triggers health alert in Simcoe Muskoka; 2)Special Air Quality Statement

1) Wildfire smoke triggers health alert in Simcoe Muskoka Courtesy Barrie360.com By Newsroom, June 6, 2025 This photo provided by the Manitoba government shows wildfires in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Manitoba government via AP) Residents across Simcoe-Muskoka are being urged to take precautions as wildfire smoke drifts into the region, triggering the…

Tariffs: 1) Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail; 2) Carney says Canada will take ‘some time’ to respond to doubled U.S. metal tariffs; 3) Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

1) Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum have now doubled Courtesy CBC News Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted: Jun 04, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is readying further retaliation measures if negotiations with the United States to end the recently doubled tariffs…

Canadian Parliament: 1) (Update) Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major ‘national interest’ projects; 2) (Updated) Modi says he has accepted Carney’s invitation to attend G7; 3)Ford says Carney is in ‘deep’ trade talks with Trump; 4) Liberals’ throne speech adopted without a recorded vote, Considered a confidence vote, the throne speech was adopted Wednesday evening; 5) Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system

1) (Update) Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major ‘national interest’ projects Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Kyle Duggan, June 6, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government introduced legislation Friday that would grant it new powers to quickly push forward major projects the federal cabinet deems to be in the national interest. Intergovernmental Affairs…

Barrie Infrastructure Development and Road Work: New recreational complex to be built in Barrie; Next phase of Owen Street closure in Barrie begins Friday; Infrastructure project to reduce risk of flooding in downtown Barrie completed early

New recreational complex to be built in Barrie Courtesy Barrie360.com By Ian MacLennan, June 5, 2025 Mayor Alex Nuttall announced on Thursday the future home of the South Barrie Recreational Complex. The 100-acre site, located near McKay Road and Huronia Road, was expropriated by council in April. The city says the recreational complex will be between the…

The best places to do work in Barrie and escape the office

You should be comfortable while you work! Courtesy Barrie360.com By Marie Gagne, June 5, 2025 Sometimes being trapped between the same four walls can kill your productivity. A change of scenery, with a tasty drink and something to snack on, is the perfect way to kickstart your creativity. Here are a few of our favorite places in…

Automated speed enforcement cameras move to new locations in the Town of Innisfil

Courtesy Barrie360.com and News Release By Town of Innisfil, June 3, 2025 A new automated speed enforcement (ASE) camera is now active in the Town of Innisfil as part of the program’s expansion. In addition to the existing camera, this new camera will rotate through community safety zones every few months. Active speed enforcement cameras are present…

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists

Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Canadian Press Staff, June 4, 2025 The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy. “Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release…

Canada hopes eighth time a charm as nation seeks first Stanley Cup in a generation

Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Jack Farrell, June 4, 2025 Here we go again.  From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian hockey fans are hoping the nation’s Stanley Cup nightmare-drought ends as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in the NHL final. This year’s Cup clash comes with a bit more patriotic fervour…

Get the best sleep ever with these essential oils

Courtesy Barrie360.com By Marie Gagne, June 4, 2025 Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Essential oils might just be the natural remedy you’ve been looking for.  These aromatic plant extracts are renowned for their health benefits. And many have calming and sleep-inducing properties that make them a popular choice for those seeking relaxation and improved sleep…