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  Toy Mountain campaign gets big boost from police's 'Weekend of Giving'

  South Simcoe Police were out in full force over the weekend collecting donations for CTV's Toy Mountain campaign.

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  Barrie's Jewish community marks beginning of Hanukkah

  Barrie's Jewish community gathered for a whole afternoon of activities on the first Sunday of a bittersweet Hanukkah.

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  Police take multiple impaired drivers off Simcoe County roads

  Provincial police in Orillia say three impaired drivers have been taken off the roads in less than 48 hours.

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  Widow takes Ontario police to court over declaration misconduct in her husband's death was 'not serious'

  A grieving widow is taking the Ontario Provincial Police to court as she challenges its decision to call the misconduct of an officer that contributed to her husband’s death 'not of a serious nature.'

• A cell phone ban might be on the way for Toronto schools. Why?

  The Toronto District School Board is considering a total ban of cell phones for students, a move the Ontario Ministry of Education says it welcomes.

• What did you Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas war among 2023's top internet searches

  Google has released its "Year in Search," a roundup of 2023's top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.

• Barrie Transit operators work to 'stuff the bus' to help those in need

  The spirit of giving is in the air in Simcoe County, with bus drivers in Barrie now doing their part to give back to their community.

• Toy stores struggle as bargain-hunting is the name of the game this holiday season

  Canada's toy retailers say they've long been grappling with the same challenges that nearly killed the ailing company and some fear this holiday season will be difficult as shoppers adopt more budget-conscious behaviours.

• Buckingham Palace releases this year’s Christmas card

  Buckingham Palace released an image of the Christmas card that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be sending out this year.

• Traffic stop in Orillia results in major drug bust

  OPP seized a large quantity of hard drugs after stopping a vehicle in the wee hours of the morning in Orillia.

• Federal government to announce details of dental insurance plan

  Several government ministers are expected to launch today a new federal dental insurance plan that will provide benefits directly to eligible Canadian residents, though the first claims won't be processed until May.

• Barrie's Earth Angels collecting donations for most vulnerable for Christmas

  A local grassroots organization is calling for help as volunteers work to support the most vulnerable in Barrie ahead of Christmas.

• Skiers and snowboarders flock to Blue Mountain Resort for opening weekend

  Thanks to the hard work of their snowmakers, Blue Mountain officially opened their ski hills on Thursday.

• OPP seeking help to find break-and-enter suspect in Midland

  Ontario Provincial Police is seeking the public's assistance in solving a break-and-enter in Midland.