Crash on Hwy 11 in Bracebridge causes 12-vehicle pileup
More than 12 vehicles were involved in a pileup on Highway 11 in Bracebridge Wednesday, sending one person to hospital with minor injuries.
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Barrie shelters prepare for frigid weather
As the City of Barrie prepares for extreme cold to move through the area later this week, local shelters are working on expanding space for those in need.
Nearly 75% of sledding trails open in Simcoe County
Nearly three-quarters of the snow sledding trails are open in Simcoe County.
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Quebec woman stunned to find stolen Audi driven through Ontario mall in 'insane' robbery
A Quebec woman said she was very surprised to find her stolen Audi had been used in what’s being described as an “absolutely insane” Ontario mall robbery.
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Crash involving taxi snarls traffic in central Barrie
Traffic was brought to a halt in central Barrie after a crash at Anne Street and Essa Road Wednesday.
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Ontario disability aid change not as beneficial as it seems, advocates say
The Ontario government started allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits on Wednesday, but advocates say it's not enough.
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Grandparents targeted by scammers: OPP
For scam artists, it's as though seniors have a bullseye on their backs.
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Barrie kicks off Black History Month with flag raising
Barrie kicked off Black History Month with the raising of the Pan-African flag at City Hall Wednesday.
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Fire destroys 2-story barn in Adjala-Tosorontio
A two-story barn in Adjala-Tosorontio was destroyed following a fire Wednesday afternoon.
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Bone-chilling weather en route: Extreme cold alert for Simcoe Muskoka region
A significant cold weather system has moved into the Muskoka region and drifted down to Simcoe Muskoka.
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GTA pair busted for driving a stolen vehicle after crashing into police cruiser
Two people were hit with multiple charges after crashing into a police car.
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Barrie police investigating collision on Essa Road and Highway 400 ramp
Barrie police are investigating a motor vehicle collision at Essa Road and the Highway 400 southbound ramp.
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Pilot program in Barrie will make x-rays more accessible for LTC residents
Several local organizations are teaming up to make x-rays more accessible for residents in Barrie's long-term care homes.
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High interest rates continue to impact home sales in Simcoe County & Muskoka
Higher interest rates meant to cool down inflation have had a major impact on housing sales throughout much of Simcoe County and Muskoka, according to new data.
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Local reaction to B.C.'s new illegal drug exemption initiative
A new health initiative on the west coast is turning heads across the country, including Simcoe County.
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Winterfest returning to Barrie this weekend
The final preparations are in place as the City of Barrie is set to host a seasonal favourite this weekend.
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Mother and daughter wanted for charges relating to animal abuse
Barrie Police are requesting assistance from the public in finding two females wanted for animal neglect.
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Winterfest returning to Barrie this weekend
The final preparations are in place as the City of Barrie is set to host a seasonal favourite this weekend.
Barrie police collect valentine's day cards for seniors
An initiative to bridge the gap between generations while spreading love throughout the community is back for another year.
Tottenham library feeds both the mind and the body
Tottenham’s Pam Kirkpatrick library branch hosts the new emergency food pantry during library hours
New Barrie dance studio aiming to be safe place for learning new styles
A new dance studio in Barrie is working to provide access to a wide variety of dances to people of all levels of experience.
Cool tools heading to area schools
A $200,000 donation is expected to help address the skilled-trade labour shortage in the precision metalworking sector by purchasing equipment to upgrade high school manufacturing facilities.
Simcoe County museum skate trail open to public
The Simcoe County Museum Skate Trail has officially opened for the 2023 season.
Michigan team wins Newmarket's U10 Silver Stick Tournament
The Silver Stick International Tournament pits the best Canadian and American regional champions from all age groups against each other.
Free public CPR and AED training offered by St. John Ambulance and Rotary Club
To get into the rhythm of saving a life, St. John Ambulance and the Rotary Club of Barrie are partnering to offer free CPR courses at the Lampman Lane Community Centre on Feb. 25.
Fire and Ice festival returns to Bracebridge
A popular festival celebrating the heat and snow returned to Bracebridge for a day of festivities.
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Ontario disability aid change not as beneficial as it seems, advocates say
The Ontario government started allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits on Wednesday, but advocates say it's not enough.
Ontario NDP submits 'additional evidence' in Greenbelt development investigation
The Ontario New Democratic Party has submitted 'additional evidence' to the Integrity Commissioner that they allege shows the government tipped off developers about its plans to carve up sections of the Greenbelt.
Mike Schreiner says he's thinking about running for leader of Ontario Liberals
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner has indicated he may cross the floor and run to lead the provincial Liberal Party after a group of 40 members reached out in a public letter over the weekend.
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