Online threat to Bradford High School prompts police presence
South Simcoe Police is investigating an alleged threat of violence in an online threat targeted towards a Bradford High School.
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GTA area teen arrested in Orillia for carrying fentanyl and cocaine
A 17-year-old from Brampton is facing multiple charges after being stopped by OPP Monday.
Real estate market on the upswing after challenging year
Market trends in Simcoe County show an increase in viewings and buyers re-entering the market after key interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada warded off many last year.
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Impaired driving trial begins for man accused in deadly head-on Highway 12 collision in 2020
The trial of Sigfrid Stahn, accused of being impaired and causing a deadly head-on collision on Highway 12 in Waubaushene nearly three years ago, began Monday.
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Highway 400 crash in Barrie sends one person to hospital
One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 400 in Barrie that snarled traffic.
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community welcomes all in first Innisfil event
Dozens of people from throughout the Innisfil area gathered at town hall Monday evening as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community came out to introduce itself.
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Health Canada launches new toll-free number for poison centres
Health Canada has launched a new toll-free number, 1-844-POISON-X, or 1-844-764-7669, to help people across the country access critical medical advice related to poisonings more easily.
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Foot Locker is closing 400 stores by 2026
Foot Locker is planning to shut 400 stores by 2026 as it strives to become more relevant to younger shoppers by relaunching its retail brands, introducing "experiential" new store concepts and simplifying its operations by closing underperforming mall-based stores.
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Concerned motorist credited with stopping impaired driver in Barrie
A concerned motorist took matters into their own hands after following a suspected impaired driver from Springwater Township to Barrie Sunday evening.
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High sodium rates in Muskoka sparks concern over lake health
Friends of the Muskoka Watershed and the Gull & Silver Lakes Residents Association teamed up to determine how road salt affects nearby lakes in the Muskoka area.
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Suspended driver clocked speeding over 2x limit while impaired on Highway 11: OPP
Police say they found the accused had been driving while under suspension and had an open liquor container in the vehicle, adding to the number of charges he faces.
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York Region police take to the skies with new $7.1M state-of-the-art helicopter
York Regional Police has a new $7.1 million state-of-the-art helicopter with cutting-edge technology to patrol from the sky.
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Elmvale man, 19, faces trafficking charges after major drug bust: OPP
According to officers with the Huronia West OPP detachment, a search of the vehicle turned up a "substantial amount" of suspected drugs with a street value of roughly $20,000.
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One person dead, 5 others in hospital after crash near Cookstown, Ont.
One person is dead and five others are in hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 89 near Cookstown Saturday morning.
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Orillia waterfront project moves into spring with several closures
City officials in Orillia are asking for residents to be patient as work continues on the waterfront revitalization project heading into spring, with road closures impacting access to the Couchiching Beach Park boat launch and Waterfront Centre parking lots.
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Man, 21, charged with attempting to lure child: OPP
Huronia West OPP arrested a 21-year-old man after receiving a tip he possessed child pornography and had been communicating with a minor.
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TTC fares are about to go up. Here's when
In a few weeks, the Toronto Transit Commission will increase fares for youth and adult riders. Here's what you need to know:
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community welcomes all in first Innisfil event
Dozens of people from throughout the Innisfil area gathered at town hall Monday evening as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community came out to introduce itself.
Two-time Juno-award winning band performs in Barrie
A two-time Juno-award winning band took the stage at the Five Points Theatre in Barrie Sunday.
Horseshoe resort holds final Ontario Snowboard championships of the season
The Organization known as 'Ontario Snowboard' held its provincial finals at Horseshoe resort on Sunday.
Muskoka sees less travelers as March break comes to an end
It was a quieter March Break than usual in certain parts of Muskoka, although some businesses still fared well throughout the week.
From Riverdance to Barrie: How Irish dance has evolved
St. Patrick's Day is the busiest day of the year for Irish dancers at the Hamilton School of Irish Dance in Barrie, who spent hours preparing their routines to perform various shows around Simcoe County.
Kempenfest announces its biggest lineup yet for its 51st year
Kempenfest announced that Canadian singer-songwriter Tom Cochrane, rock band Finger Eleven and country artist Jade Eagleson will headline the festival from August 4 to 7.
Top climatologists agree this winter has been gloomy
Top climatologists say this winter has been the gloomiest, with the least solar energy in over 80 years, making for a dark and depressing season.
Youngest skier to ever join Canada's freestyle team is from Oro-Medonte
Oro-Medonte is home to one of Canada's rising stars in freestyle skiing, Charlie Beatty, who happens to be the youngest to join the national team at 14 years old.
Orangeville high school raises thousands for breast cancer research
This Orangeville high school leads the way in fundraising for breast cancer research.
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Trudeau says Conservative interference study motion won't be confidence vote
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the vote later today on the Conservative motion calling for a new study into foreign interference will not be a confidence vote.
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BREAKING | Inflation in Canada: February saw largest deceleration since April 2020
The annual pace of inflation cooled in February as it posted its largest deceleration since April 2020.
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Nordstrom Canada liquidation sales expected to begin today as store prepares for exit
Nordstrom is expected to begin liquidating its stores across Canada today.
Gwyneth Paltrow to stand trial for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow is scheduled to stand trial on Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a retired optometrist who said that the actress-turned-lifestyle influencer violently crashed into him in 2016 while skiing in Utah at one of the most upscale ski resorts in the United States.
'Here I Am' photo gallery showcases older Canadians with Down syndrome
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day and to mark the occasion a Canadian organization launched a campaign showcasing older people living with the condition.
At Ukraine's front, police try to evacuate holdout families
Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, about 25,000 people lived in the city of Avdiivka. Despite the shelling, about 2,000 civilians remain there.
'Everyone's devastated': Friends say neuroscientist, 31, missing in Old Montreal fire
A 31-year-old neuroscientist is believed to be among the six people missing after a massive fire in Old Montreal last week. An Wu was staying at the heritage building on Place d'Youville to attend a conference, according to friends and family.
1 dead after triple shooting at Fairview Mall parking lot in Toronto
One person is dead and two others are injured following a daylight shooting in the parking lot of Fairview Mall on Monday afternoon.
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Trudeau says Conservative interference study motion won't be confidence vote
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the vote later today on the Conservative motion calling for a new study into foreign interference will not be a confidence vote.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Inflation in Canada: February saw largest deceleration since April 2020
The annual pace of inflation cooled in February as it posted its largest deceleration since April 2020.
opinion
opinion | What happens if you mistakenly get a larger tax refund?
Was your 2022 tax refund larger than you expected it to be?
Nordstrom Canada liquidation sales expected to begin today as store prepares for exit
Nordstrom is expected to begin liquidating its stores across Canada today.
Gwyneth Paltrow to stand trial for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow is scheduled to stand trial on Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a retired optometrist who said that the actress-turned-lifestyle influencer violently crashed into him in 2016 while skiing in Utah at one of the most upscale ski resorts in the United States.
'Here I Am' photo gallery showcases older Canadians with Down syndrome
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day and to mark the occasion a Canadian organization launched a campaign showcasing older people living with the condition.
At Ukraine's front, police try to evacuate holdout families
Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, about 25,000 people lived in the city of Avdiivka. Despite the shelling, about 2,000 civilians remain there.
'Everyone's devastated': Friends say neuroscientist, 31, missing in Old Montreal fire
A 31-year-old neuroscientist is believed to be among the six people missing after a massive fire in Old Montreal last week. An Wu was staying at the heritage building on Place d'Youville to attend a conference, according to friends and family.
1 dead after triple shooting at Fairview Mall parking lot in Toronto
One person is dead and two others are injured following a daylight shooting in the parking lot of Fairview Mall on Monday afternoon.
