Central Ont. auxiliary police officer credited with saving child's life at Santa parade
An auxiliary South Simcoe police officer is credited with saving a child’s life during the Innisfil Santa Parade last month.
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Essa Twp. couple accused of human trafficking face new charges
An Essa Township couple in the midst of a human trafficking trial have been arrested and charged again, this time with allegedly breaching their bail terms.
Potential fire risks of everyday lithium-ion battery-powered devices
Officials are sounding the alarm about potentially hazardous lithium-ion batteries found in most everyday devices.
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Boy, 15, arrested after allegations of sexual assault in Barrie
A young teen faces charges following an alleged assault involving two girls at a Barrie mall.
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Man, 19, charged in online child sexual exploitation investigation
Police arrested a 19-year-old man in relation to an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
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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.
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85-foot hydro pole snaps in ice storm
Orangeville county roads are closed after a hydro pole snapped early Tuesday morning.
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Caution urged as start to snowmobiling season inches closer
After a challenging few years for Ontario snowmobilers, trail groomers have appeared to have found some new luck.
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Police investigate deadly collision in Whitchurch-Stouffville
York Regional Police are investigating a deadly collision that happened over the weekend in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
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Police seek public's help in fraud investigation
Police ask for the public to identify a woman concerning a fraud incident.
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Construction crew jumps into action when fire breaks out in Huntsville home
A construction crew working on the exterior of a home in Huntsville Monday morning is credited with helping contain a fire that broke out.
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School bus cancellations due to ice storm
Several school boards have already cancelled their buses early Tuesday morning.
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Brazen alcohol thefts from Tottenham LCBO
Police are looking for five people in relation to large amounts of alcohol allegedly shoplifted from an LCBO.
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Time to open up your wallet for Christmas Cheer
The Barrie Christmas charity is hoping county residents step up to help - soon.
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Man accused in Good Samaritan's death violates court-imposed order while in jail
Brandon Aaron has been found guilty of violating a court-imposed non-communication order while behind bars in Penetanguishene.
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Horse-drawn buggy collision with straight truck sends 4 to hospital
Four people were taken to the hospital after a collision involving a horse-drawn carriage and a straight truck in Southgate Township near Dundalk.
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Ontario Christmas tree season in full swing
After two years of supply challenges and growing struggles, Ontario’s Christmas tree industry expects a very good holiday season ahead.
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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.
'Very special,' College roundabout renamed in honour of Canada's most decorated veteran
On Tuesday, CAF members and college officials gathered for the renaming of the post-secondary's roundabout to honour Collingwood's 100-year-old Maj.-Gen. Richard Rohmer.
Supporting RVH through 'Keep Life Wild Radiothon'
After the spending rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, offering a chance to focus on generosity, with one local cause making it easy to give back and keep health care closer to home.
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.
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'They thought he wasn't making it': B.C. soccer star's family on his shocking shooting — and remarkable recovery
Born and raised in Metro Vancouver, Nathan Demian was living his dream playing soccer for top-ranked Ohio State University, when he was shot during a post-game pizza run with his brother Saturday night.
MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against
Parliament has approved $21.6 billion in government spending, in a late Tuesday vote in the House of Commons.
No injuries reported after gunshots fired inside Etobicoke high school, 2 suspects outstanding
Toronto police are searching for two suspects after gunshots were fired inside an Etobicoke high school late Tuesday afternoon.
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DEVELOPING Luigi Mangione shouts as he is led into courthouse where he contests extradition to N.Y.
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted Tuesday while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania, a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder.
Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out to 20,000 Southern California residents Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near celebrities' seaside mansions, horse farms and Pepperdine University, the sheriff's department said.
Waterloo Region mistakenly applied $13.7M discount to Amazon build in Blair
The Region of Waterloo will not be able to demand $13.7 million from a developer after they said a discount was mistakenly issued for the development of an Amazon fulfillment centre.
Dolly Parton explains why her longtime husband doesn't attend events with her
Dolly Parton has been married for 58 years, but you probably could count on one hand the times you have seen her with her husband.
'Which one of those two is going to win?': Poilievre prods Trudeau, Freeland over spending tension
Revived talk of tensions between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland prompted new questions Tuesday, about how big the federal deficit will be in next week's economic update.
Ex-minister cites 'threat to security' for denying emergency passport to Abdelrazik
Former foreign minister Lawrence Cannon says he denied an emergency passport to Abousfian Abdelrazik in 2009 because he considered the Montreal man a possible threat to national security.
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