Military couple looks back on 70 years of marriage to mark anniversary
A Barrie couple who found love in the military is celebrating a significant wedding milestone.
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Bracebridge resort convicted of shoreline dredging without permit
A Bracebridge resort has been convicted of violating Ontario's Public Lands Act, receiving upwards of $180,000 in fines.
Barrie's Anne Street bridge project delayed until next year
The Anne Street bridge project in Barrie is experiencing delays, with the Ministry of Transportation saying it likely won't be finished until sometime next year.
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Federal offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant could be in Barrie area
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First ski resort officially opens slopes for the season
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Driver accused of being impaired almost 4x limit with child sleeping in backseat: OPP
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Wasaga Beach ushers in the holidays with one-of-a-kind performance
The Town of Wasaga Beach is getting into the holiday spirit like never before.
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Barrie resident lights up neighbourhood with holiday light show
With one month to go until Christmas, a south-end Barrie neighbourhood is once again being lit up brighter than Rudolph's nose.
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Video captures police shooting in Markham that left one person dead, another injured
Police have shot two men suspected in a string of Markham, Ont. home invasions Friday morning, killing one.
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Father and son brave frigid Georgian Bay to save distressed swan
A Collingwood, Ont. father and son braved the frigid Georgian Bay waters to rescue a swan in distress.
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Barrie man faces drug-impaired charges after parking lot collision
Police in Barrie arrested a driver accused of being drug-impaired after officers responded to a collision in a parking lot.
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City of Barrie goes green with two new electric transit buses
The City of Barrie is going green with a new pilot project that will roll out two new electric buses and charging stations.
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RSV appears to be slowing in Ontario, health minister says
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be slowing in Ontario, the province's health minister said Friday, although she warned that influenza was expected to ramp up.
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Verdict delivered in manslaughter trial of ping pong game turned deadly
The jury reached a decision just hours after starting deliberations in the trial of a man charged with manslaughter and assault after his uncle died following a ping pong game that turned violent.
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The speedier evolution of rental disputes arrives with more government funding
The Ontario government is dolling out $1.4 million to the Landlord and Tenant Board, which will allow the board to hire over 35 additional operational staff.
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Military couple celebrates 70th anniversary
![A Barrie couple who found love in the military is marking a significant wedding milestone.]()
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Murder suspect argues to be released
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N.S. RCMP mistakenly tell family their son had died
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WATCH: 9-year-old boy, woman rescued from icy pond
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Police shoot 2 men suspected in home invasions
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'My son is in the World Cup!'
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Worries over how RSV may hit Ontario's seniors
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Wasaga Beach ushers in the holidays with one-of-a-kind performance
The Town of Wasaga Beach is getting into the holiday spirit like never before.
Barrie resident lights up neighbourhood with holiday light show
With one month to go until Christmas, a south-end Barrie neighbourhood is once again being lit up brighter than Rudolph's nose.
School board hosts virtual seminar on careers in skilled trades for students
The Simcoe County public school board is hosting a virtual seminar for parents and students interested in a career in skilled trades.
Penetanguishene knitters create art for young and old
Whether it's hats for preemies or blankets for veterans in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a dozen knitters at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68 care for them all.
Innisfil Christmas for Kids Toy Drive begins
Christmas for Kids campaign invites the community to donate new, unwrapped toys, food items and gift cards to support families in need throughout Innisfil.
Innisfil Ice Hut Art returns
Five ice huts were transformed by local artists in Innisfil for the winter ice-hut season.
Royal Canadian Air Force prepares to celebrate 100th anniversary
The Royal Canadian Air Force is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary with celebrations across the country.
Mystical Lights Drive-Thru returns to Oro-Medonte
The Mystical Lights Drive-Thru opens Thursday, Dec. 1 and runs between 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends until Christmas.
Simcoe County Paramedics Toy Drive celebrates 20 years of giving hope
Celebrating the 20th year of the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive, paramedics are encouraging residents to consider donating whatever they can afford.
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RSV appears to be slowing in Ontario, health minister says
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Ontario NDP call on Toronto mayor to withdraw request for more powers
Ontario’s official opposition is urging Toronto’s mayor to withdraw his request for new powers that would allow certain bylaws to pass with just a third of council’s support.
Health minister calls Ontario child's 40-hour ER wait 'deeply disturbing' but says the issue is 'not new'
News of an Ontario child's 40-hour wait in the emergency room made its way to Queen’s Park Wednesday, but the health minister said the overwhelmed state of hospitals in the province is not a new phenomenon.
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