City of Barrie behind new signs discouraging panhandling
The City of Barrie has started to post signs discouraging panhandling, but they won't be staying as is for long.
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Charges dropped against construction company in Barrie, Ont. crash that killed 6 young adults
Charges against the company accused of criminal negligence in connection with an August 2022 collision that claimed the lives of six young adults in Barrie have been dropped.
Highway 400 multi-vehicle fatal collision involving pedestrian under investigation south of Barrie
A section of Highway 400 south of Barrie was closed for several hours Monday morning following a multi-vehicle fatal collision involving a pedestrian.
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5 people, including 2 children, injured in Innisfil collision
Several people, including two children, were hospitalized after a collision in Innisfil on Sunday.
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Midland Mayor warns of potential 7% tax hike
As budget season slowly approaches, at least one municipality in Simcoe County is warning its residents of a potential tax hike as high as 7 percent.
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Woman, 31 killed in Clearview Township collision identified
The woman killed in a collision in Clearview Township over the weekend that also injured several others, including a baby and child, has been identified.
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Bear caught on camera roaming in Alliston neighbourhood
Police are warning Alliston residents about a bear sighting over the weekend.
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Local schools celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day
On a day that honours Francophones living in Ontario, hundreds of local students gathered at Barrie city hall on Monday to mark the occasion.
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Federal offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent these Ontario cities
A federal offender is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release.
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Poster advertising 'whites-only' children's playtime sparks outrage in B.C. community
Police have launched an investigation into a poster inviting "proud parents of European children" to participate in racially segregated playtime in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
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Barrie Police asking for help to locate duo who fled collision on city bus
Barrie Police is asking for assistance to locate two adults who failed to remain at the scene of a collision on Mapleview Drive outside Park Place.
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Police appeal for help finding Barrie woman who disappeared nearly 2 weeks ago
Police are appealing to the public for help finding a missing Barrie woman who disappeared nearly two weeks ago.
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Ontario proposes new way of funding GO Transit stations, spurring nearby development
Ontario's minister of infrastructure is proposing a new way of funding GO Transit stations that she says will both increase transit service and housing nearby.
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Peel police share call where someone misused 911 to complain about their Tim Hortons order
Peel police are reminding residents when to call their emergency line after someone called police over a Tim Hortons order.
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Canadian air force investigating 'inappropriate and unapproved' call sign broadcast on U.K. flight
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is investigating an ‘inappropriate and unapproved’ call sign that was transmitted electronically from one of its aircraft on Monday.
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This Simcoe County mayor is calling on OPP to silence noisy vehicles
Midland's mayor hopes to lean on Ontario police to silence loud vehicles that disturb neighbourhoods.
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15-year-old dirt bike rider critically injured in collision with vehicle in Huntsville
A 15-year-old riding a dirt bike was rushed to a trauma centre in critical condition following a collision in Huntsville.
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Orillia Museum opens first North American exhibit marking Anne Lister
"Decoding Anne Lister: History's First Modern Lesbian" is an exhibit that examines the life of Anne Lister, a highly intelligent woman born in England during the late 1700s.
Bay Studio Tour returns to showcase Simcoe County's best artists
A popular art studio tour showcasing Simcoe County's talents is returning for its 14th edition.
Painted Canoe Parade returns to Huntsville next month
Canoes of different colours will soon be seen in Huntsville next month when the Painted Canoe Parade returns to the downtown core.
It's game on at the Barrie Public Library as Comic Fest returns
The popular Comic Fest returns to the Downtown Barrie Public Library this weekend.
City of Barrie kicks off Culture Days with 3 weeks of events and activities
Culture Days is back in Barrie to inspire public participation in arts and culture.
New inductees coming to Barrie Sports Hall of Fame
Barrie's Sports Hall of Fame will soon grow by three people.
Mount Albert veteran celebrates 99th birthday
It was a special day for Mount Albert resident Jim Parks as he celebrated his 99th birthday.
South Simcoe police honour slain constables with memorial run
In anticipation of the upcoming first anniversary of the tragic deaths of constables Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, the South Simcoe Police Service paid tribute to their fallen heroes.
Evil is unleashed at Springwater Park with a chillingly haunting attraction
Evil is unleashed at Springwater Park in Minesing with a chillingly haunting attraction for only the very brave.
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Speaker's Nazi veteran invite 'profoundly embarrassing' Trudeau says, as Rota faces calls to resign
Tensions flared in the Commons on Monday over opposition calls for House Speaker Anthony Rota to resign after apologizing to Parliament for inviting, recognizing and leading the chamber in a standing ovation for a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.
Poster advertising 'whites-only' children's playtime sparks outrage in B.C. community
Police have launched an investigation into a poster inviting "proud parents of European children" to participate in racially segregated playtime in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
Canadian air force investigating 'inappropriate and unapproved' call sign broadcast on U.K. flight
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is investigating an ‘inappropriate and unapproved’ call sign that was transmitted electronically from one of its aircraft on Monday.
'Deeply hurtful': Polish ambassador condemns Nazi veteran’s invitation to Canada’s Parliament
Polish ambassador to Canada says House Speaker Anthony Rota's apology doesn’t go far enough after a Nazi veteran was honoured in the House of Commons last Friday.
Vaccination during pregnancy safe, effective and recommended, CMAJ says
The most up-to-date guidelines from the Canadian Medical Association Journal recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone who is pregnant in order to reduce the risk of serious illness to themselves and the children they carry.
Canadian Sikhs stage protests against Indian government over murder
Canadian Sikhs staged small protests outside India's diplomatic missions on Monday, a week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there may be a link between New Delhi and the murder of a Sikh separatist advocate in British Columbia.
Canada approves Ebola virus vaccine for adults exposed to the deadly disease
Canada has approved a vaccine to prevent Ebola in non-pregnant and otherwise healthy adults aged 18 and older.
We carry DNA from extinct cousins like Neanderthals. Science is now revealing their genetic legacy
Using the new and rapidly improving ability to piece together fragments of ancient DNA, scientists are finding that traits inherited from Neanderthals are still with us now, affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled the COVID-19 virus.
Toronto woman hospitalized overseas with botulism
A Toronto woman has been hospitalized in France with a severe case of botulism after eating improperly preserved sardines at a Bordeaux wine bar.
