Twelve of Barrie’s finest chefs compete for "Top Chef" title
Twelve of Barrie’s finest chefs competed for the coveted title of "Top Chef Barrie" on Saturday.
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Teen's road test halted by stunt driving charge
A 17-year-old driver failed their road test before it even began after being stopped by police in a community safety zone.
Police appeal for help locating missing Barrie teen
Barrie police are asking for the public’s help in finding 14-year-old Destiny, who has been reported missing.
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Lone sailor trapped in ice sparks concern in Southern Georgian Bay
A lone sailor living on a sailboat trapped in the Georgian Bay ice has sparked concern among Penetanguishene residents.
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'I didn't want to go cold turkey:' Environment Canada's David Phillips on why he keeps working after retirement
When Environment Canada Senior Climatologist David Phillips retired this past September, he wasn’t quite ready to call it a career.
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Traffic light destroyed during crash, impaired driving charges laid
Police in Collingwood have arrested and charged a man after he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into a traffic light.
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Man wanted on Canadian Border Services Agency warrant pulled over on Highway 400
A routine traffic stop by Orillia police resulted in several charges for one driver.
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Snowboarders showcase skill at provincial Slopestyle series
The legendary Junkyard Terrain Park at Mount St. Louis Moonstone was alive with skill and excitement on Saturday.
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Teen allegedly hit by vehicle while being pulled on GT Racer sled: OPP
Police in Orillia are investigating an incident that left a 14-year-old in the hospital after they were injured while being pulled on a GT Racer sled.
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Third person charged in daytime theft at Gravenhurst legion
Police have charged a third person in connection to a daytime theft at a legion in Gravenhurst.
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Seniors evacuated from Barrie retirement community
More than 100 seniors were evacuated on a chilly Friday afternoon after fire crews were called to a Barrie retirement community in the city’s north end.
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New warming centre offers 10 more beds in Barrie
A new 24/7 warming centre is opening on Tiffin Street in Barrie when temperatures dip below -10C.
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Former student charged with attempted murder in Collingwood school threat investigation
Ontario Provincial Police have added a number of charges to a young man who threatened Collingwood school in 2024.
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House trailer destroyed in fire that also claimed life of family's dog
Emergency crews were called to a destructive fire at a trailer park in Angus.
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Woman charged after man found stabbed in burning Toronto apartment
A 29-year-old woman is facing charges after a man was found with stab wounds in a burning apartment in downtown Toronto Friday morning.
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Fisherman rescued from Lake Simcoe in Innisfil
A fisherman had a close call on Lake Simcoe after becoming stranded on an ice flow off the 30th Sideroad in Innisfil Friday.
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Shift in bridge closes historical Bracebridge Silver Bridge indefinitely
Bracebridge's historical Silver Bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future.
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Snowboarders showcase skill at provincial Slopestyle series
The legendary Junkyard Terrain Park at Mount St. Louis Moonstone was alive with skill and excitement on Saturday.
Twelve of Barrie’s finest chefs compete for "Top Chef" title
Twelve of Barrie’s finest chefs competed for the coveted title of "Top Chef Barrie" on Saturday.
Empower Simcoe opens new EarlyON Centre amid growing demand
Empower Simcoe has officially opened its new EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Thornton, marking a significant expansion of its services for families and children in Simcoe County.
Snow Valley skiers and boarders helped support Elmvale Food Bank
Snow Valley's Lift Ticket campaign raised cash and food for local food bank.
Try out a Barrie fitness centre for free
Three chances to find a fitness facility and program in Barrie this week.
Blue Mountains ski shop a cornerstone of the community for nearly 60 years
For nearly 60 years, Squire John’s has been a cornerstone of the community, combining a love for the outdoors with a commitment to customer care in the Town of the Blue Mountains.
Central Ontario manufacturer gives $50K to area food banks
Buchner Manufacturing donated $50K to several Ontario food banks, including two in central Ontario.
Couple welcomes 1st baby born in 2025 in Muskoka
Three days into 2025, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare celebrated its first baby born of the new year.
New Year's Day Polar Plunge in the frigid waters of Kempenfelt Bay
150 people joined together to celebrate New Year's Day in a frigid Kempenfelt Bay.
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