Nasty snow squalls create snow day for many students
Many buses with the Simcoe County and Bluewater school boards have been cancelled Thursday.
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Snow squall warning issued for Simcoe County, with up to 30 cm of snow accumulation likely
Snow squall warnings for Barrie and surrounding areas, with snow accumulations up to 30 centimetres likely.
17-year-olds arrested with loaded gun, drugs in Barrie, police say
Police in Barrie say two teens were arrested for having a loaded gun and drugs in their possession.
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Huntsville OPP partners with Food4Kids Muskoka to fight childhood hunger
Police cruisers are packing a little something extra in their trunks for kids.
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Winter travel advisory issued as Muskoka braces for more snow
Muskoka is in for more snow after a major dumping over the weekend that caused power outages, downed trees and road closures.
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Georgian College faces job cuts, dwindling enrolment amid international student cap
Growing deficits, layoffs and far fewer enrolment numbers are forcing colleges and universities across the province to make tough decisions in the wake of Ottawa's cap on international students.
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Midland man accused of violent sexual assaults denied bail after 2nd arrest
A Midland man accused of violent sexual assaults who was granted bail last month has been arrested again, but this time, he will remain behind bars.
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Barrie man couldn't believe his luck after winning big with Lotto Max
A Barrie man is celebrating his first big win with Lotto Max, even if it took him a minute to realize his good fortune.
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Buckhorn man faces nearly a dozen charges after dodging police
Collingwood police charge man after he flees routine traffic stop.
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Huntsville can expect another 15 cm of snow accumulation
Cold, wintery weather has landed in the Huntsville and Lake of Bays in Muskoka.
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Snow-clearing efforts stalled due to tractor-trailers stuck on many roads along Highway 11
Snow-clearing efforts continue on secondary roads that remain closed along Highway 11 on Tuesday.
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What to know for winter curbside collection
Residents in Barrie are reminded that with winter here and snow blanketing the city, curbside collection bins need to be placed at the end of driveways and out of the path of snow removal trucks.
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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.
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Crown pushes for 6-year sentence for supervisor convicted in fatal crash case
Victim impact statements were read in a Barrie courtroom on Tuesday ahead of sentencing for a man convicted of criminal negligence causing the death of a dump truck driver four years ago.
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RVH's 50/50 draw winner gives back on Giving Tuesday
RVH's 50/50 draw drew a large cheque from a recent winner.
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School bus cancellations in central Ontario
Snow squalls are forcing school transportation specialists to cancel rides in some areas.
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Woman dies in two-vehicle crash on Highway 118 in Haliburton
An 87-year-old woman has died following a collision on Highway 118 in Haliburton County on Monday afternoon.
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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.
Collingwood's holiday tree re-lighting wows after initial mishap
Collingwood residents gathered on Friday for a second chance at holiday cheer following an earlier questionable tree lighting that sparked comparisons to Orillia’s now-famous Christmas tree debacle from last year.
NHL greats hit the ice in Collingwood to support children with disabilities
National Hockey League alumni hit the ice in Simcoe County on Friday for the 3rd annual Collingwood Celebrity Hockey Classic.
Keep Life Wild Radiothon aims to raise $100,000 for RVH
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's Keep Life Wild Radiothon hopes to raise $100K for patient care.
Orillia flower shop marks 65th year in business
For 65 years, Evans Flowers has been at the heart of Orillia, spreading joy through fresh blooms and giving back to the community.
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