Highway 11 to reopen 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.
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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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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Youth reported missing in South Simcoe
Police are searching for a Cookstown youth who was reported missing Friday night.
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Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues
Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.
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Missing woman located
Police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen in Orillia Friday morning.
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Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an infection.
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Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say
Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea's government said Monday.
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Collingwood residents gathered on Friday for a second chance at holiday cheer following an earlier questionable tree lighting that sparked comparisons to Orillia’s now-famous Christmas tree debacle from last year.
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
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's Keep Life Wild Radiothon hopes to raise $100K for patient care.
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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Crews work to reopen highway north of Toronto after major snowstorm hits cottage country
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Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
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