City crews dismantle homeless encampment in Barrie park
City crews arrived at a Barrie park on Monday to dismantle a homeless encampment where roughly two dozen people had been living.
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One in 3 Simcoe Muskoka households face food insecurity, data reveals
New data reveals one-third of households across Simcoe Muskoka can't afford to put food on the table.
2x suspended driver charged with stunt driving
Officers stopped a vehicle allegedly speeding more than 50 kilometres over the posted limit in Kawartha Lakes, netting the driver a lengthy licence suspension.
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CKVR alumni reunite
Familiar faces were brought back together as more than a hundred CKVR alumni gathered at Donaleigh's Irish Public House Saturday night for a special reunion.
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New X-ray machine the start of technological change at Simcoe County hospital
After six weeks of construction, a new X-ray machine is ready for service at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
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Barrie new garbage collection begins in September 2025
The City of Barrie's new-style garbage collection begins in 2025.
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BREAKINGBREAKING James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
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3-car crash in Midland
Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Bayshore Drive near Frank Street in Midland on Saturday.
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Fire at Blue Mountains chalet causes significant damage
A Saturday evening fire in the Town of the Blue Mountains caused significant damage at a residential chalet near the ski resort.
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Overnight fire at controversial Barrie park
Fire crews responded to a fire at Berczy Park in Barrie early Sunday morning, where a group of people using the area as a campground received a three-day eviction notice from the City earlier this week.
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Judge rules life sentence is not 'cruel and unusual punishment' in murder case
Brad McKee's constitutional challenge has failed, as Justice Vanessa Christie upheld the jury's 2022 sentence after it found the Penetanguishene man guilty of first-degree murder for fatally stabbing his father in 2019.
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United Way wants to keep people in their homes
The Simcoe Muskoka United Way is creating a Home Relief Bank to help people stay in their homes.
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Wife donor, husband recipient take part in Barrie Kidney Walk
Around 50 people participated in Sunday's annual Kidney Walk in Barrie to raise awareness and funds for kidney health, including a wife who donated a kidney to her husband.
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Pedestrian struck by 2 motorcycles in Barrie
Police in Barrie are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and two motorcycles on Thursday night.
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Alleged sexual assault under investigation
Officers from Southern Georgian OPP are investigating an alleged overnight sexual assault incident in Midland last weekend.
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Parkinson's 'SuperWalk' raises more than $30K
The 35th annual Parkinson Canada 'SuperWalk' in Barrie on Saturday raised more than $30,000 to support Parkinson's Disease research.
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Indian community celebrates Ganesh Festival
Almost 200 members of the local Indian community gathered at Barrie City Hall for a Ganesh Festival celebration, marking the first of a nine-day holiday.
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Quebec village preparing for 370 per cent hike in property taxes
Residents in the small Quebec village of Danford Lake may soon be priced out of their homes, as property valuations and taxes are set to skyrocket.
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BREAKING James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
Alberta protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.
The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Apple squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of new features coming with the next update to the device’s operating system. While the new phone lineup headlined Monday's showcase, the tech giant also shared updates to its smartwatch and AirPod lineups.
John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral
John and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered as loving brothers and husbands who put family above hockey and everything else at a tearful funeral held Monday, a week and a half after they died when they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey.
Health minister 'not worried' as Liberal MPs gather after tumultuous summer
Health Minister Mark Holland says he isn’t worried about Liberal electoral fortunes despite a tumultuous summer in which his party suffered a devastating byelection loss in Toronto, the party’s national campaign director resigned and the Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence agreement collapsed.
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BREAKING 'Peter Nygard is a sexual predator:' Former fashion mogul sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The sentence was handed to Nygard, 83, by Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Goldstein in Toronto on Monday. Last November, a jury found Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault following a six-week trial.
Harvey Weinstein undergoes emergency heart surgery
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was rushed to a hospital from a New York City prison on Sunday and underwent heart surgery on Monday, his representatives said.
Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney to join Liberal Party as special adviser
Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will be joining the Liberal Party as a special adviser. In an official press release on Monday, the party says Carney will serve as the chair of a leader's task force on economic growth.
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