Highway 11 NB reopens after snowstorm blasted the region, stranding motorists
From road closures, power outages, weather declarations and nonstop shoveling, Muskoka residents have been faced with nearly a metre of persistent snowfall.
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New bridge over Highway 400 in Barrie opens to traffic
The Sunnidale Road bridge replacement is complete, with the road opening to traffic Monday.
Muskoka paramedics use remote response vehicle to help stranded motorists during storm
As Muskoka was hammered with significant snowfall over the weekend, making it difficult for typical emergency services to navigate the roads, local paramedics utilized their new $90,000 remote response vehicle to attend emergency calls, especially with dozens of motorists stranded.
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4 arrested in cocaine bust during R.I.D.E. spot check: OPP
Five people were arrested in a single vehicle at a R.I.D.E. check.
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Snow squall warning issued for Barrie and area
First blast of winter continues across parts of central Ontario.
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State of Emergency remains in Gravenhurst
More than a metre of snow has led a cottage-country town to call for a state of emergency.
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OPP investigating tenant and landlord incident involving machete
Provincial police are investigating an incident involving a machete, a landlord and his tenant in Oro-Medonte.
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Latest on road work along Bayview Drive in Barrie's south end
The City of Barrie says motorists and businesses in the south end will have to contend with the one-way traffic configuration along a stretch of Bayview Drive for several more months.
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Two people stabbed in Owen Sound, police arrest suspect
A reported stabbing early Monday morning has resulted in charges being laid in Owen Sound.
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Allegedly intoxicated man running along Barrie road arrested
Police arrested an allegedly intoxicated man running along Dunlop Street West in Barrie in the early morning hours on Sunday.
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Stolen vehicle found in snowy ditch: driver flees
A police patrol stopped to assist a stranded driver on Highway 11 on/off ramp.
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Driver busted for driving 64 km/h over speed limit on Hwy 11: OPP
Provincial police say a 25-year-old driver was caught on radar travelling at 154 kilometres-per-hour southbound on Highway 11 Sunday.
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Snow day for many students
It will be a snowy snow day for many students across central Ontario today.
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Snow closes portion of Highway 11
OPP have closed a segment of Highway 11 in South Muskoka due to unsafe driving conditions caused by weather.
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Muskoka declares significant weather event
The District Municipality of Muskoka has declared a significant weather event in response to the snow that continues to fall in the region.
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Driver uninjured after vehicle rolls over on slippery road
Police in Owen Sound responded to a vehicle rollover where a driver reportedly lost control on a slippery road Friday evening.
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Road closed for 'suspicious' structure fire
Emergency crews tended to a structure fire in Tottenham Saturday morning that has been deemed suspicious.
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NHL greats hit the ice in Collingwood to support children with disabilities
National Hockey League alumni hit the ice in Simcoe County on Friday for the 3rd annual Collingwood Celebrity Hockey Classic.
Keep Life Wild Radiothon aims to raise $100,000 for RVH
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Orillia flower shop marks 65th year in business
For 65 years, Evans Flowers has been at the heart of Orillia, spreading joy through fresh blooms and giving back to the community.
Alliston, Ont., students invited to showcase goalie robot at world's largest tech trade show
A group of high school students from Alliston, Ont., have garnered international attention after being invited to showcase their work on a global stage.
Local shelter receives donated Taylor Swift tickets
Staff at the Busby Centre, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals struggling and living on the streets of Barrie, received a surprise donation on Wednesday in the form of Taylor Swift tickets.
Pick-up window offers services during Barrie Public Library closure
The public library is downtown Barrie is closed due to construction in the lobby entrance, but users still have access to some services with an Express Pick-Up Window.
Everest Championships brings Canada's best club curlers to Barrie
Top-level club curlers from across the country have slid into Barrie this weekend for the nation's largest amateur competition.
Local baker designs 11 cakes in honour of Taylor Swift's Toronto tour
One local baker turned her inspiration for her favourite music artist into something quite sweet and delicious.
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Alleged gang member driving from U.S. arrested at Canadian border after making wrong turn
An alleged gang member coming from the United States was arrested at the Canadian border after reportedly making a wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge border crossing.
Kingston, Ont. doctor ordered to repay $600K for pandemic vaccination payments
An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.
Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'
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Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold
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Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas
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After multiple data breaches, Yahoo settled a class-action lawsuit. The deadline to file compensation claims is approaching
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Neighbours who sheared tops of B.C. man's bamboo plants ordered to pay $1K in damages
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Margot Robbie thought she'd 'go to jail' for slapping Leonardo DiCaprio during 'Wolf of Wall Street' audition
Margot Robbie made a creative decision to slap Leonardo DiCaprio in her 'Wolf of Wall Street' audition instead of kissing him, according to the 'Barbie' star.
