OPP bust jail guard in Penetanguishene for bringing contraband into correctional centre
A guard at the superjail in Penetanguishene faces several charges for allegedly bringing contraband items into the correctional facility.
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3 suspects wanted after home invasion in Barrie neighbourhood
Police hope to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a break-in at a house in Barrie.
Barrie man charged with assault after alleged altercation with City Hall security guard
A Barrie man has been charged after a City Hall security guard was left injured while trying to escort the man out of the building.
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Anonymous donor creates scholarship in memory of slain Owen Sound business owner
As a community continues to mourn the death of Owen Sound business owner Sharif Rahman, a scholarship to honour his memory will live on.
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OPP officer justified in discharging anti-riot weapon at teen in Orillia: SIU
A provincial police officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing after an incident involving a teen in Orillia over the summer.
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Barrie's revised official plan focuses on building homes, protecting environment, increasing employment lands
Forty-five days ago, Ontario launched a review of changes made to several municipalities' official plans approved by the previous housing minister in the wake of the Greenbelt Scandal.
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Missing man found dead: OPP
Provincial police say a man reported missing was found dead after a massive search in Meaford.
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Barrie police bust man and woman in drug trafficking investigation
Police in Barrie executed five search warrants earlier this week in connection with a drug investigation spanning several months.
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RVH's Keep Life Wild Radiothon seeks $125K boost for critical care expansion
The two-day Keep Life Wild Radiothon kicked off Thursday morning to support health care close to home, with a goal to raise $125,000.
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Driver charged with having open booze in car at R.I.D.E. stop
Police arrested a driver found with several open bottles of booze at a Festive R.I.D.E. check in Bradford West Gwillimbury over the weekend.
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OPP investigating theft at Kubota North in Gravenhurst
Provincial police officers were fingerprinting trucks and searching for clues on Thursday as part of an investigation into the break-in and theft of three machines from a Gravenhurst business.
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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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Barrie man faces child pornography charges after lengthy police investigation
A 37-year-old man faces charges in connection with a child exploitation investigation in Barrie.
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Donor-dependent hospice faces uncertain future without provincial funding
Hospice Muskoka offers a place for loved ones to experience their end-of-life in a dignified manner surrounded by love, but without funding, it could be on the verge of closure.
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Barrie city councillors unveil major portion of 2024 budget
Barrie city councillors have ratified a major portion of the 2024 budget.
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OPP expands appeal for information in Alliston woman's homicide
Ontario Provincial Police released a video on social media appealing to the Turkish community for help solving the murder of a 38-year-old woman was fatally shot in her Alliston driveway 15 months ago.
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Driver faces impaired charges after crashing into vehicle, utility pole, causing road closure
A Midland driver accused of being impaired faces charges after a collision with another vehicle and crashing into a utility pole that caused electrical wires to fall to the ground, resulting in a road closure.
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RVH's Keep Life Wild Radiothon seeks $125K boost for critical care expansion
The two-day Keep Life Wild Radiothon kicked off Thursday morning to support health care close to home, with a goal to raise $125,000.
Anonymous donor creates scholarship in memory of slain Owen Sound business owner
As a community continues to mourn the death of Owen Sound business owner Sharif Rahman, a scholarship to honour his memory will live on.
Boots and Hearts 2024 star-studded lineup revealed
Dust off your spurs, polish those buckles, and grab your cowboy hats because the 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival lineup is here.
Innisfil Lions Club makes Christmas contributions, including to Barrie & District Christmas Cheer
With the clock ticking Barrie & District Christmas Cheer got a big boost to support its mission in South Simcoe.
Bradford, Ont. border collie leaps across the pages of national calendar
It's not every day that a local from a small town is chosen to grace the pages of a national calendar, and in this case, it's not a person but, instead, a pet.
Mother/daughter duo spread holiday joy to seniors across Simcoe County
An Alliston mother-and-daughter duo who call themselves the 'The Nice Ninjas' is making seniors in Simcoe County feel extra special again this holiday season with an initiative that started three years ago.
Bracebridge first responders head door to door for those in need
As a growing number of locals are struggling to keep their heads above water financially, residents of South Muskoka came together Monday to help their own.
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.
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Conservatives launch marathon voting session over Liberal refusal to scrap carbon tax
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have launched what could become an overnight marathon voting session in the House of Commons, after signalling they'd be making good on their threat to delay the government's agenda over their opposition to the carbon tax.
Two charged with murder of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica
The director of public prosecutions in the Caribbean nation of Dominica has confirmed that two men have been charged in the death of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and his partner.
Death toll rises to five in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, as cases almost double
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the death toll has risen to five in a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes.
Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe
Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California on Thursday as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of the U.S. president's son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election.
Ottawa announces $5.5M for health worker well-being and foreign medical grads
Ottawa has announced nearly $5.5 million in new funding to address health worker well-being and speed up the application process for international medical graduates who want to work in Canada.
UNLV shooting suspect had list of targets at that campus and another university, police say
The suspect in the deadly shooting at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, had a list of targets at the school and at East Carolina University in North Carolina, police said Thursday.
Canada doubling cost-of-living requirement for international students
Canada will more than double the cost-of-living financial requirement for incoming international students on Jan. 1, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced today.
'The Brick' is at the centre of our galaxy. An unexpected new finding may help unlock its mysteries
A box-shaped cloud of opaque dust that lies at the centre of our galaxy has long perplexed scientists, and observations that reveal a new detail about its composition are deepening the mystery — possibly upending what’s known about how stars form.
Flight safety in Canada is plummeting, a confidential UN agency report finds
A draft report from a United Nations agency gives Canada a C grade on flight safety and oversight, down from an A+ and far below most of its peers.
