Parked car goes up in flames sending black smoke over Barrie parking lot
A parked car went up in flames creating a plume of dark smoke over a Barrie parking lot.
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South Simcoe police mourn death of officer facing discreditable conduct charges
The South Simcoe Police Service is mourning the passing of one of its officers.
Snow Valley Ski Resort opens its doors: What to expect on day one
Snow Valley Ski Resort has officially geared up for another season of winter sports.
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Significant weather event ends in Owen Sound
The City of Owen Sound has officially called off their significant weather event as of Dec., 13.
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Barrie hockey league competes in charity game for toy donations
The Purple Cobras hockey league took it to the ice on Saturday for their first ever charity hockey game in Barrie.
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Gravenhurst turns tide on dig out 2 weeks after state of emergency declaration
The Town of Gravenhurst remains in recovery mode after record snowfalls this month, but there is reason to be optimistic.
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Holiday tax break is a 'pain in the butt' for some Ontario retailers
Some small businesses in Ontario think the upcoming holiday tax break is a 'pain in the butt' that could potentially cause issues before and after the policy is over.
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What police want you to know about a new sophisticated scam
It’s no longer just phone calls or emails — fraudsters could now show up at your front door.
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Student charged with explosives-related offence in Kawartha Lakes
Provincial police in Kawartha Lakes charged a student following a report that someone brought an unknown substance into a school.
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Pop-punk music festival to return to Burl's Creek event grounds
'All Your Friends Fest' will return to Burl’s Creek event grounds in Oro-Medonte in June.
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Barrie funds program tackling shortage of skilled tradespeople and housing crisis
The City of Barrie is addressing a shortage of skilled tradespeople and a lack of affordable housing with a $250,000 boost for an initiative providing paid skilled trades training for those facing employment challenges.
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Driver sentenced to jail time in 2019 dangerous driving causing bodily harm case
An Aurora man convicted of dangerous driving causing bodily harm for a crash that sent a woman to hospital where she later died was sentenced Friday in a Newmarket courtroom.
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Snowmobile goes up in flames after collision with parked van and barn: OPP
Provincial police laid impaired driving charges after finding a charred snowmobile that had crashed into a parked van and a barn.
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Town of Bradford launches partnership to expand health care services
A unique partnership will help to address the health care needs of one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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Snow squall warnings issued under chilly conditions
Prepare for frigid temperatures and snow squalls in central Ontario.
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Sentencing for man convicted of 'senseless' fatal stabbing in downtown Barrie
Steven ‘Stubbs’ Martel has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the unlawful killing of Ron Brennan Peterson, 47, outside a downtown Barrie church.
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School bus cancellations
Several school buses are cancelled in areas throughout the region.
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Barrie hockey league competes in charity game for toy donations
The Purple Cobras hockey league took it to the ice on Saturday for their first ever charity hockey game in Barrie.
Family gives back to honour late daughter
Celia's Bake Sale raises funds for Georgian Bay General Hospital in memory of their daughter.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds set to soar over Barrie: Here's when
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds aviation demonstration team will take to the Barrie skies, once again.
Barrie shelter covers cost of emergency surgery to reunite family with beloved pet
A family has been reunited with their cat, Beans, after the generosity and compassion of staff at Street Cats Rescue who stepped in to cover the cost of the life-saving surgery the family couldn’t afford.
Ring in the New Year in downtown Barrie with country star Madeline Merlo
Rising country music star Madeline Merlo will take centre stage at Barrie’s Downtown Countdown this New Year’s Eve, leading a night of celebration with her soulful sound and chart-topping hits.
Canadian country music star Tim Hicks to perform in Wasaga Beach
Canadian country music star Tim Hicks is returning to Wasaga Beach.
Pure Country 106 morning show hosts win Best On-Air Team award
If you’re a fan of country music, chances are you tune in to Pure Country 106 and are familiar with the Orillia station’s morning show hosts Jason McCoy and Carey Moran.
Family-owned Barrie business launches food drive to help others in need this holiday season
A local family-owned business wants to do its part to ensure families in Barrie have food on their tables this holiday season with the launch of its Holiday Food Drive in support of the Barrie Food Bank.
Christmas Cheer campaign struggling to meet $450,000 goal with need greater than ever
With the need greater than ever before, the Barrie and District Christmas Cheer is urgently calling on the generosity of the community to help support nearly 2,000 families this holiday season.
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Canada Post strike: Union negotiator says labour minister is 'treating us like children'
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BREAKING Landslide closes B.C.'s Sea to Sky Highway
A landslide shut down the Sea to Sky Highway near Lions Bay in both directions Saturday morning.
British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base
A sprawling military training base more than twice the size of New York City in southeastern Alberta appears to be a shadow of its former self while its future use remains up in the air.
Federal government's two-month GST holiday begins
As a two-month break from the federal GST took effect Saturday, shoppers and businesses expressed lukewarm support for the measure.
Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin
Roughly 70000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.
Son of Ottawa firefighter battling cancer meets his hero Sidney Crosby
The son of an Ottawa firefighter had the chance of a lifetime to meet one of hockey's greatest players.
Shoppers raise complaints after being charged twice for Walmart purchases
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Former Manhattan prosecutor to represent suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
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Pop music is messier — for the better — because of Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter
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