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  Barrie man wins on LOTTO/649 free play ticket

  Healthcare worker Kevin Knapp of Barrie, says he has been playing the lottery since he turned 18.

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  This Barrie street will be closed: Here when and why

  The closure will extend west of Duckworth Street, however, both Duckworth Street northbound and southbound lanes will remain open.

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  3 teens in custody in connection with armed robbery at Collingwood jewelry store

  Three people face charges in connection with an armed robbery in downtown Collingwood.

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  Here is Canada's unseasonably mild December forecast

  December is predicted to be unseasonably mild across Canada, thanks to a "moderate-to-strong" El Nino and human-caused warming. Warming and precipitation trends will be stronger in some parts of the country than others, and severe weather is still possible, meteorologists say.

• Unbuckled beginner driver stopped in R.I.D.E. check with open alcohol in car

  A novice driver from Barrie is facing a slew of charges after going through a R.I.D.E. spot check in Oro-Medonte.

• Orillia couple shocked thief swiped sentimental dog ornament from well-lit porch

  An Orillia family is shocked and disheartened after someone stole their Dachshund ornament that held precious memories of their deceased pet.

• Midland woman celebrates $10K win, only to find out she won much more

  A great-grandmother from Midland is celebrating her first big lottery win after playing regularly for decades.

• One person arrested after fire at Alliston high school

  Police arrested an individual accused of starting a fire at an Alliston high school over the weekend.

• Driver ticketed for hauling trailer with dolly strapped to in place of wheel

  A provincial police officer with a keen eye conducted a traffic stop after spotting a vehicle featuring a rather unconventional "quick fix" in Penetanguishene.

• York Regional Police get top marks for employers: 2024 report

  The Top 100 Employers for 2024 project recognizes employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

• Children's reading group raises concerns about homeless people seeking shelter at library

  In the face of a lack of affordable housing, the Alliston library serves as a lifeline for individuals grappling with homelessness during extreme weather, but the situation has a children's reading group considering moving elsewhere.

• Ontario G driving test changes done without safety evaluations, auditor finds

  A decision to remove certain elements of the G class driving test in Ontario was done without safety evaluations or formal approval from cabinet, the province’s auditor general says.

• Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

  The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down.

• StatCan: 8 million people, 27% of Canadians, have at least 1 disability

  The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in 10 years, a reality that should push governments to help reduce barriers to accessibility, says the head of a human rights organization.