3 suspects arrested after OPP investigation near Collingwood Regional Airport
Three suspects are under arrest after a provincial police investigation in Clearview Township.
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Vandals target Barrie family, slashing tires, damaging four vehicles
A Barrie man is speaking out after three of his family's vehicles and a neighbour's car were vandalized Saturday night.
Attempted Muskoka cottage break-in foiled by cameras
An attempted break-in in cottage country has police looking for two suspects.
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Canadian military member faces unprecedented prosecution for alleged sexual assault at CFB Borden
An unprecedented prosecution is underway in Barrie criminal court against an active member of the Canadian military accused of sexually assaulting a female soldier while at Canadian Forces Base Borden in 2018.
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Driver ticketed for hauling trailer with dolly strapped to in place of wheel
A provincial police officer with a keen eye conducted a traffic stop after spotting a vehicle featuring a rather unconventional "quick fix" in Penetanguishene.
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Crews demolish Highway 400 bridge over Essa Road
Construction crews demolished the old Highway 400 overpass in the south end of Barrie, requiring the closure of a busy section of Essa Road over the weekend.
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Dog and several puppies die in shed fire, cause remains undetermined
A dog and six puppies died when a fire broke out in Elmvale Sunday afternoon.
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Campaign launched to combat alarming rise in intimate partner violence
York Regional Police and community partners are launching a three-month bus and billboard campaign to create awareness about intimate partner violence, a trend many support groups call an epidemic.
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OPP officer assaulted while breaking up fight
An officer was struck while breaking up a fistfight.
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Simcoe County's evolving approach to support newcomers unveiled in latest strategy
The County of Simcoe launched its latest Community Settlement Strategy on Monday to support newcomers to the region.
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Health unit seeks public's help after man is bitten by dog
A black dog bit a man working on his car on Sunday around 6 p.m. in Priceville, 46 kilometres south of Owen Sound.
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Simcoe Muskoka health unit's new HealthSTATS data available to all
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has updated its HealthSTATS website to offer users a modern and efficient way to view local health data and information.
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Barrie police inspector faces discreditable conduct charge following OPP investigation
A senior Barrie police officer is facing a charge of discreditable conduct following a recent investigation conducted by provincial police.
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CBC says it is cutting 600 jobs, some programming as it slashes budget
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and Radio-Canada will eliminate about 600 jobs and not fill an additional 200 vacancies. The cuts at CBC come days after the Liberal government suggested it may cap the amount of money CBC and Radio-Canada could get under a $100 million deal Ottawa recently signed with Google.
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Police investigating suspicious fire at Blue Mountains housing development
Police in the Town of the Blue Mountains are investigating a suspicious fire at a housing development.
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OPP investigates deadly assault at Orillia long-term care facility
Provincial police are investigating the death of a resident at a long-term care facility in Orillia.
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'A lot' of COVID-19, flu circulating in Ontario right now: Moore
Ontario's top doctor says there is 'a lot' of COVID-19 circulating in the province right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise.
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Bradford West Gwillimbury's 'Light Up' Christmas light contest is on
Bradford West Gwillimbury's 'Light Up' Christmas lights contest offers prizes to the lucky decorators.
Winner announced: Orangeville reveals the name of its newest snowplow
200 Orangeville residents voted for the name of the town's new snowplow.
Draws for Paws 50/50 draw jackpot nears $40,000
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 50/50 Draws for Paws lottery is on just in time for the holidays, with a jackpot rapidly approaching $40,000.
Barrie area realtors pledge money for local shelters in virtual fundraiser
The realtors' initial goal was to raise 365 nights of shelter.
10-year-old cancer survivor to drop ceremonial puck at Barrie Colts game for 'Save Lives Week'
The Barrie Colts geared up to hit the ice, but on Thursday night, it's about more than just the game, the team is participating in Save Lives Week, collaborating with Canadian Blood Services to highlight the importance of blood donation, something 10-year-old Lillian Pottage knows all too well.
Record-setting RVH 50/50 win brings joy to Barrie family coping with unimaginable loss
More than two years after a loss no parent should face, a Barrie family is starting the holiday season off with a glimmer of hope after winning the RVH Auxiliary's record-setting November 50/50 draw worth $266,908.
Barrie Food Bank launches holiday campaign with ambitious goals to tackle soaring food insecurity
The Barrie Food Bank is gearing up for its most ambitious Holiday Campaign ever, aiming to raise $1 million and collect 500,000 pounds of food to meet the staggering number of people seeking support.
Shelter launches holiday adoption campaign to address surge in surrendered cats
A holiday adoption campaign is back at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society to help the shelter reduce the number of cats amid a surge in feline surrenders in the past year.
Bellamys host a tiny Christmas parade collecting for the food bank
The Bellamys are serious about their food and toy collection, sending out more than 350 flyers and sharing information on social media.
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opinion As Trump burns through cash, powerful Republicans are rallying behind a surging candidate
With less than 50 days until Republican voters begin the process of determining their nominee to take on President Joe Biden, political analyst Eric Ham writes about a storm brewing within the GOP -- as super-donors align behind a surging candidate who could pose a threat to frontrunner Donald Trump.
4 in custody after 'brutal' death of Quebec entrepreneur, partner in Dominica
Four people are in police custody after Quebec businessman Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand were found dead in Dominica.
Speaker Fergus apologizes, faces calls to resign over 'personal' video played at Ontario Liberal event
House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus apologized to MPs on Monday about a 'personal' video tribute message played this weekend at the Ontario Liberal Party leadership convention, but two opposition parties say that's not enough and are now calling for him to resign over his 'unacceptable' participation in a partisan event.
Escaped kangaroo found safe after 3 days on the loose in Ontario
A kangaroo that escaped the Oshawa Zoo during a one-night stay last week has been recaptured after more than three days on the loose.
CBC says it is cutting 600 jobs, some programming as it slashes budget
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and Radio-Canada will eliminate about 600 jobs and not fill an additional 200 vacancies. The cuts at CBC come days after the Liberal government suggested it may cap the amount of money CBC and Radio-Canada could get under a $100 million deal Ottawa recently signed with Google.
Canada issues updated travel advisory for Guyana due to border dispute referendum in Venezuela
The Canadian government is warning against travelling in Guyana near the border with Venezuela due to a weekend referendum that saw Venezuelans asked about the future of an of oil-rich region that is the centre of a territorial boundary dispute.
Driver arrested after nearly hitting pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Victoria
A driver was arrested in Victoria on Sunday after nearly hitting a protester with a car during a pro-Palestinian rally outside the B.C. legislature.
Short-term rentals have 'significantly impacted' housing affordability: Desjardins
A Desjardins report suggests short-term rentals likely contributed to the housing affordability crisis in Canada and around the world.
Canada's foreign interference commissioner unveils parties granted standing in inquiry
The Government of Canada as well as the Conservative and New Democratic parties are among the nearly two dozen entities granted standing to participate in the national public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections and democratic institutions, Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue revealed Monday.
