Pet dies in massive Springwater house fire that displaced family of four
A family of four escaped their home after a fire broke out in the early morning hours on Wednesday in Springwater Township.
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Driver sought in series of fail-to-remain collisions in Barrie
Police are looking to identify a driver involved in a series of fail-to-remain collisions in Barrie Tuesday afternoon.
Ski resorts in limbo waiting on colder December temperatures
Mother Nature hasn't been playing fair for many ski resorts across the region.
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Orillia hospital offers new care clinic for patients without a family doctor
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is currently dealing with the highest occupancy of any Ontario hospital and anticipates a new cold and flu care clinic will help ease the pressure.
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Barrie mother remains behind bars after 3 pedestrians seriously injured in crash near Sadlon Arena
A 32-year-old Barrie woman charged with impaired driving following a crash that sent three people to trauma centres last week made a brief court appearance in Barrie on Monday.
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Radiothon hits the airwaves to support RVH's $100 million future plans
A day-long radiothon fundraiser hit the airwaves Wednesday to support Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) as hospital officials look to the future.
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Pharmacist thrown to the ground, assaulted during robbery
A Newmarket pharmacist says she was closing for the night when she was assaulted and thrown to the ground by two men who demanded drugs and cash.
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Barrie's transit system receives more than $1.1 million boost from province
The City of Barrie's transit system got a significant boost of more than $1.1 million from the Ontario government to deliver safe and reliable services for residents.
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New temporary solution to Barrie's homeless crisis is nearly operational
A new temporary solution to Barrie's homelessness crisis is nearly operational, with 50 beds expected to be filled throughout the cold winter months.
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Driver collided with three police cruisers after hitting spike belt
A 27-year-old driver is facing several charges after failing to stop for police on Highway 400 north of Parry Sound, hitting a spike belt and crashing into three police cruisers.
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Dense fog reduces visibility across Dufferin-Innisfil regions
Environment Canada is warning of localized dense fog this morning.
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Innisfil hockey team collects more than a ton of food
Mark Cameron had 60 grocery bags full of noodles on his kitchen floor Sunday night.
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Barrie park revamped with new inclusive, accessible playground
Christmas came early in Barrie as a rare new inclusive and accessible playground was added to the revamping of Painswick Park.
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Plaque honouring fallen firefighter damaged by vandals
Barrie police are investigating after vandals defaced a plaque honouring a fallen hero, with derogatory imaging etched onto the sides.
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Local charity seeking school supplies for those in need
Amidst the season of giving, a Collingwood-based charity is hoping people have it in their hearts to help its mission to set all students up for success.
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Here's how to support RVH's $100 million goal for hospital expansion projects
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is leaning on community support to reach its $100 million fundraising goal for hospital expansions, and radio listeners will be able to help during Wednesday's radiothon.
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Car slams through fencing, goes down a hill in Barrie's south end
Police are investigating a single-vehicle collision in Barrie after a car left the roadway, slammed through a fence, and went down a hill.
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Radiothon hits the airwaves to support RVH's $100 million future plans
A day-long radiothon fundraiser hit the airwaves Wednesday to support Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) as hospital officials look to the future.
Innisfil hockey team collects more than a ton of food
Mark Cameron had 60 grocery bags full of noodles on his kitchen floor Sunday night.
Local charity seeking school supplies for those in need
Amidst the season of giving, a Collingwood-based charity is hoping people have it in their hearts to help its mission to set all students up for success.
Here's how to support RVH's $100 million goal for hospital expansion projects
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is leaning on community support to reach its $100 million fundraising goal for hospital expansions, and radio listeners will be able to help during Wednesday's radiothon.
Unique nativity scene returns to Barrie neighbourhood
After taking a break for a few years, a Barrie man has brought back his passion for celebrating the true spirit of Christmas.
RVH receives $1 million donation, putting dent in historic fundraising campaign
The RVH Auxiliary donated $1 million to the Keep It Wild campaign on Monday.
'It's a little surreal,' Simcoe County man nabs first place prize for sauce creation
Doc Bells Hot Sauce scored a blue ribbon at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair's 100-anniversary celebration in November.
Barrie teen delivering cheer to Ukrainian refugee children
A Barrie teenager wants to help deliver Christmas cheer to Ukrainian refugee children living in Poland.
Hundreds brave weather as CP Holiday Train rolls into town
The rain, sleet and cold conditions on Wednesday didn't stop hundreds of people from braving the elements to watch the CP Holiday Train roll into Springwater Township.
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'They all want to hold on to their power': Ford fires back at councillors criticizing Bill 39
Ontario Premier Doug Ford accused councillors who have criticized further strong mayor legislation of wanting to “hold on to their power.”
Ontario's Doug Ford among lowest ranking premiers in Canada, survey finds
A new survey suggests Doug Ford is continuing to “endure low approval” in Ontario, making him one of the lowest ranking premiers in the country.
Ford to Crombie, mayors criticizing housing law: 'Get on board' and 'stop whining'
The mayor of Mississauga and other municipal leaders who have voiced opposition to a new provincial housing law need to 'get on board' and 'stop whining,' Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in an unprompted burst of criticism.
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Former Kelowna, B.C., mayor charged with sexual assault
The former mayor of Kelowna, B.C., has been charged with sexual assault, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Families minister to introduce new bill on Canada's early learning and child-care system
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Court rejects bid to release frozen funds to 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
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12-year-old boy charged with murder in fatal Dallas crash
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What the latest Bank of Canada rate hike means for inflation, consumers
The Bank of Canada hiked its key policy rate by half a percentage point to 4.25 per cent -- the highest it's been since January 2008 -- on Wednesday in its final rate decision of a year that has been marked by stubbornly high inflation and rapidly increasing interest rates.
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