School bus cancellations
Forecasted squall activity has forced school boards to pull its buses.
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Real blast of winter strikes again
Prepare for frigid temperatures and snow squalls in central Ontario.
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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Six arrested, loaded gun seized in Barrie drug bust
Six people were arrested on Wednesday afternoon following an investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the north end of Barrie.
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Shotgun fired, tv stolen in home invasion, suspects at large
Provincial police are seeking suspects allegedly involved in an armed home invasion and robbery in Everett over the weekend.
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Significant weather event declared in Owen Sound amid weather warning
The City of Owen Sound has declared a significant weather event with the region under a blizzard warning on Thursday as lake-effect snow squalls hammer the area.
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Ontario investing $95M for new Collingwood hospital
The Ford government announced a $95 million investment to build a new Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
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Jack-knifed tractor-trailer caused disruptions on Highway 11 in Gravenhurst
A jack-knifed tractor-trailer caused lane closures along Highway 11 near Bethune Drive South in Gravenhurst.
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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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Family gives back to honour late daughter
Celia's Bake Sale raises funds for Georgian Bay General Hospital in memory of their daughter.
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Blizzard and snow squall warnings issued with hazardous travel expected
Prepare for some wicked weather expected to hit the region on Wednesday, with heavy snowfall up to 80 centimetres possible and gusty winds creating dicey travel conditions.
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Teen arrested in connection to threat made toward high school: OPP
Provincial police arrested a 17-year-old from Bolton accused of making a threat toward a local high school.
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Barrie's mayor addresses push for boundary expansion at Queen's Park
Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall addressed the issue of expanding the city’s boundaries into surrounding municipalities to Queen’s Park on Thursday.
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School buses cancelled amid snow squall warnings
Snow squall warning has forced the cancellation of school buses across central Ontario.
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Barrie council passes city's portion of 2025 budget
Barrie city council approved a 2 per cent increase to infrastructure spending.
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Driver speeding 155km/h in posted 80 zone in dense fog charged: OPP
A motorist accused of speeding 75 kilometres per hour over the posted limit in the Town of Mono through dense fog will have to explain their actions in court.
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Suspended driver faces multiple charges
Illegal licence plate leads to arrest for Beeton driver.
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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.
RVH's 50/50 draw winner gives back on Giving Tuesday
RVH's 50/50 draw drew a large cheque from a recent winner.
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WATCH LIVE Labour minister says Canada Post workers could soon be forced back to work
Canada’s labour minister has asked the industrial relations board to review the state of negotiations between Canada Post and its union and, if it sees fit, to order striking postal workers back to work.
The biggest changes to Canada's mortgage rules, according to a broker
Canada's new federal mortgage rules are coming into effect Sunday. A broker says this is what would-be buyers need to know.
Upcoming GST relief causes confusion for some small Canadian businesses
A tax break for the holiday season will start this weekend, giving some Canadians relief on year-end shopping. But for small businesses, confusion around what applies for GST relief has emerged.
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee placed an employee on administrative leave Thursday after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches was accused of sexually abusing a young biathlete, causing her so much distress that she attempted suicide.
B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb
The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Airbnb that alleges the short-term rental company has breached provincial consumer protection laws by offering unlicensed real estate brokerage and travel agent services.
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity
Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.
Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case
Country music star Morgan Wallen on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour counts of reckless endangerment for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-storey bar in Nashville and nearly hitting two police officers with it.
Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and released recently in Cambodia, reviving hopes for the survival of the species.
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance
After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with an order from the regulator to publicly disclose information about its news-blocking measures.
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WATCH LIVE Labour minister says Canada Post workers could soon be forced back to work
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