Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot
A Tottenham woman faces impaired driving charges for allegedly blowing four times over the legal limit after crashing into a vehicle in a school parking lot.
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Boat capsized in frigid Georgian Bay
Collingwood Fire Chief Dan Thurman said a person capsized their boat after dropping people off on Nottawasaga Island, just 15 minutes from shore.
Barrie woman plans to invest in her future with lottery win
A health care worker claimed $62K in the February 8 Lotto 6/49 draw with the ticket she purchased at Circle K on Ferndale Drive in Barrie.
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Police in Barrie sparked controversy after a video posted to social media showed officers arriving at a man's door to administer a breathalyzer test following a complaint about suspected impaired driving.
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'Suspicious' fire at Gravenhurst Wharf causes $750,000 damage
Gravenhurst firefighters were called to the Gravenhurst Wharf area at approximately 4 a.m. Wednesday.
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Ontario manufacturers to get tax credit in 2023 budget
The Doug Ford government is proposing a new tax credit to help manufacturers “grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs.”
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Collingwood bids farewell to the Wreck of the Waubuno painting
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Michael Ford asked to rescind 'disturbing, offensive, and racist' comment about Toronto youth
Ontario Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism and MPP Michael Ford was called upon Wednesday to rescind a comment made about Toronto youth that some have called “disturbing, offensive, and racist.”
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand
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Ontario government questioned on Stevenson Memorial Hospital nurse layoffs
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Wasaga Beach takes stand against cyberbullying with powerful presentation
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Exclusive cooking classes for those facing food insecurity
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Uber says Ottawa has the worst passengers in Canada
According to new data released by Uber on Tuesday, Ottawa has the worst average rider rating in the country, followed by Toronto and Montreal.
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'A very, very difficult odour': Senate adjourns early after foul smell in the building disrupts proceedings
The Senate adjourned early on Tuesday afternoon after a foul smell in the building caused headaches in the chamber and disrupted proceedings.
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Police 'actively investigating' threat made against Bradford high school
Police are "actively investigating" a threat made against Bradford District High School (BDHS) after someone posted to the social media platform Snapchat they planned to show up at school with a gun Tuesday morning.
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Witnesses testify about deadly Highway 12 crash in July 2020
Witnesses to a deadly collision on Highway 12 testified Tuesday in the trial of Sigfrid Stahn, a 71-year-old Georgian Bay Township man accused of driving drunk and causing the crash that claimed the life of a 77-year-old Midland man on July 4, 2020.
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Construction underway on unique supportive housing facility in Barrie after years of delays
Construction on a unique multi-million-dollar supportive housing project for struggling families is well underway in Barrie.
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Collingwood bids farewell to the Wreck of the Waubuno painting
The Collingwood Museum welcomes the public to a farewell event for "The Wreck of the Waubuno" painting by local artist Ernest Taylor.
Exclusive cooking classes for those facing food insecurity
Two local community organizations are bringing their resources together to help those facing food insecurity amidst rising prices.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community welcomes all in first Innisfil event
Dozens of people from throughout the Innisfil area gathered at town hall Monday evening as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community came out to introduce itself.
Two-time Juno-award winning band performs in Barrie
A two-time Juno-award winning band took the stage at the Five Points Theatre in Barrie Sunday.
Horseshoe resort holds final Ontario Snowboard championships of the season
The Organization known as 'Ontario Snowboard' held its provincial finals at Horseshoe resort on Sunday.
Muskoka sees less travelers as March break comes to an end
It was a quieter March Break than usual in certain parts of Muskoka, although some businesses still fared well throughout the week.
From Riverdance to Barrie: How Irish dance has evolved
St. Patrick's Day is the busiest day of the year for Irish dancers at the Hamilton School of Irish Dance in Barrie, who spent hours preparing their routines to perform various shows around Simcoe County.
Kempenfest announces its biggest lineup yet for its 51st year
Kempenfest announced that Canadian singer-songwriter Tom Cochrane, rock band Finger Eleven and country artist Jade Eagleson will headline the festival from August 4 to 7.
Top climatologists agree this winter has been gloomy
Top climatologists say this winter has been the gloomiest, with the least solar energy in over 80 years, making for a dark and depressing season.
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China and Russia's complicated friendship, explained
Chinese leader Xi Jinping just concluded a three-day visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a warm affair in which the two men praised each other and spoke of a profound friendship. It's a high point in a complicated, centuries-long relationship.
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Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair, searching for clues about the health problems and hearing loss that plagued him.
Calgary doctor performs spine surgery on conscious patient
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'I'm a Canadian': MP named in foreign interference report speaks out, refutes claims
The Liberal MP who allegedly benefitted from Chinese election interference is speaking out against the report, categorically stating the foreign government did not help him in his nomination campaign.
Canadians throw out millions of food products each year. Here's how to reduce that waste
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Shake Shack to come to Canada in 2024 with first location set for Toronto
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What are the predictions for Canada's real estate market this spring?
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand
Doctors and family members are expected to testify on Wednesday in a trial about a 2016 ski crash between Gwyneth Paltrow and a retired Utah man suing her and claiming her recklessness left him with lasting injuries and brain damage.
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Shake Shack to come to Canada in 2024 with first location set for Toronto
Canadians with a hankering for Shake Shack's juicy burgers soon won't have to cross the border to satisfy their cravings. Toronto-based private investment firms Osmington Inc. and Harlo Entertainment Inc. announced plans Wednesday to bring the U.S. fast food giant to Canada.
5 remain missing as rescuers continue search through wreckage of Old Montreal fire
The search for victims continues in Old Montreal Wednesday, nearly a week after a major fire left at least two dead and five missing. Rescuers are slowly but surely combing through the historic building, which contained multiple illegal Airbnb units at the time of the fire.
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