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Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Sparks Investigation in Barrie

1/1/2026

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A 10-year-old child died during a wellness check at a Bayview Avenue home in Barrie, Ontario, on New Year’s Eve.
Police transported the mother, 47, to the hospital, where she remains.
Barrie Police Service's crime unit is handling the investigation, and there is no ongoing risk to public safety.
Neighbors described the family as loving; the boy, who had autism, was a "sweetie" who enjoyed playing in the snow.

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Story summary

A 10-year-old child died during a wellness check at a Bayview Avenue home in Barrie, Ontario, on New Year’s Eve.
Police transported the mother, 47, to the hospital, where she remains.
Barrie Police Service's crime unit is handling the investigation, and there is no ongoing risk to public safety.
Neighbors described the family as loving; the boy, who had autism, was a "sweetie" who enjoyed playing in the snow.