Barrie man released from prison after successfully appealing murder conviction
After spending nearly eight years behind bars for the stabbing death of Milan (Mike) Segota, Terrence Barrett is a free man.
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Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot
A Tottenham woman faces impaired driving charges for allegedly blowing four times over the legal limit after crashing into a vehicle in a school parking lot.
5 people rescued after boat capsized on Georgian Bay
Five people had to be rescued Wednesday morning when a boat capsized on Georgina Bay near Nottawasaga Island.
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Carelessly discarded smoking materials blamed for house fire
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Ontario Nurses' Assoc. takes ‘last resort’ step to highlight understaffing at Collingwood hospital
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Mystery surrounds Markham, Ont. woman who 'disappeared without a trace'
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York Regional Police aim to raise $100K to support Southlake's Pediatric Oncology Unit
York Regional Police launched its Be a Hero campaign supporting the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Southlake Hospital.
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Barrie woman plans to invest in her future with lottery win
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Family sues OPP, others, for more than $2M after woman dies in Sudbury, Ont., jail
The family of a woman who died by suicide in November 2020 while incarcerated at the Sudbury Jail is suing police and other officials for more than $2 million.
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Police spark debate after demanding breathalyzer at Barrie, Ont. man's home after traffic complaint
Police in Barrie sparked controversy after a video posted to social media showed officers arriving at a man's door to administer a breathalyzer test following a complaint about suspected impaired driving.
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'Suspicious' fire at Gravenhurst Wharf causes $750,000 damage
Gravenhurst firefighters were called to the Gravenhurst Wharf area at approximately 4 a.m. Wednesday.
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Ontario manufacturers to get tax credit in 2023 budget
The Doug Ford government is proposing a new tax credit to help manufacturers “grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs.”
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Collingwood bids farewell to the Wreck of the Waubuno painting
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Michael Ford asked to rescind 'disturbing, offensive, and racist' comment about Toronto youth
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand
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Ontario government questioned on Stevenson Memorial Hospital nurse layoffs
The stresses facing Stevenson Memorial Hospital were at the forefront of debate at Queen's Park Tuesday as the official opposition questioned the government's decision to allow the layoffs of over a dozen nurses.
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Wasaga Beach takes stand against cyberbullying with powerful presentation
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Muskoka Road 38 undergoes name change
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Barrie man convicted of murder in 2017 is free
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New York Knicks legend Willis Reed dead at 80
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York Regional Police aim to raise $100K to support Southlake's Pediatric Oncology Unit
York Regional Police launched its Be a Hero campaign supporting the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Southlake Hospital.
Collingwood bids farewell to the Wreck of the Waubuno painting
The Collingwood Museum welcomes the public to a farewell event for "The Wreck of the Waubuno" painting by local artist Ernest Taylor.
Exclusive cooking classes for those facing food insecurity
Two local community organizations are bringing their resources together to help those facing food insecurity amidst rising prices.
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.
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First victim in fatal Old Montreal fire identified as 76-year-old woman
Montreal police have identified the first victim of the deadly fire in Old Montreal last week that has left two dead and five missing. Insp. David Shane said it was a woman named Camille Maheux, who was 76 years old.
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U.S. SEC sues Jake Paul, Lindsay Lohan, Soulja Boy, other celebrities over crypto sales
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday sued Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, accusing him and several celebrities of illegally selling crypto securities and scheming to artificially inflate trading volume in crypto assets.
Canada allowing Ukrainians overseas to apply for free emergency visa until mid-July
The federal government will give Ukrainians until mid-July to apply for a free temporary visa to Canada under an emergency program put in place last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Prince William made an unannounced trip to Poland on Wednesday to thank British and Polish troops involved in providing support to Ukraine, before meeting refugees who have fled the conflict with Russia to hear of their experiences.
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Biden is coming to Canada: Here's what we know about his visit
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Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan
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5 planets will align in an arc across the night sky next week
Sky-gazers will be treated to a parade of planets near the end of month when Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will appear together in the night sky.
U.S. SEC sues Jake Paul, Lindsay Lohan, Soulja Boy, other celebrities over crypto sales
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday sued Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, accusing him and several celebrities of illegally selling crypto securities and scheming to artificially inflate trading volume in crypto assets.
Canada allowing Ukrainians overseas to apply for free emergency visa until mid-July
The federal government will give Ukrainians until mid-July to apply for a free temporary visa to Canada under an emergency program put in place last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Prince William visits troops in Poland on surprise trip
Prince William made an unannounced trip to Poland on Wednesday to thank British and Polish troops involved in providing support to Ukraine, before meeting refugees who have fled the conflict with Russia to hear of their experiences.
