West-end Barrie roads under lock-down while police investigate possible explosion
Barrie police are investigating an early-morning incident on Anne Street North.
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New senior-centric development on the table at Barrie City Hall
Hundreds of new long-term care beds could be coming to Barrie in the coming years.
Massive police search underway for missing man in Bracebridge
Provincial police are conducting a massive search in Bracebridge for a man who went for a walk Saturday night and never returned.
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Roadwork and infrastructure projects bring detours and closures to Barrie streets
Navigating the City of Barrie over the past few months has been an ordeal as residents grapple with a multitude of ongoing roadwork and infrastructure projects that have transformed the streets into a labyrinth of detours and closures.
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ER doctor challenging 'toxic environment' in Ontario hospital after secret investigation based on unfounded murder allegation
After more than 30 years of caring for critically ill patients in emergency and intensive care, Dr. Scott Anderson is preparing to face off against the hospital where he works in London, Ont., in a case described as "unusual" by lawyers and potentially costly for Ontario taxpayers.
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Troubling trend in elder abuse reported in Simcoe County
As seniors navigate life post-pandemic, advocates say they are noticing a troubling trend regarding the rate of senior abuse.
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High costs lead local charity to plead for help to keep kids 'warm and cozy' this winter
With temperatures set to drop in the coming weeks, one local charity is pleading for help to make sure every kid can bundle up this winter.
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Suspension letters issued to more than 1,600 Simcoe Muskoka students with outdated immunization records
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit announced it issued suspension orders to 1,623 students in Grades 11 and 12 due to missing or incomplete vaccination records, affidavits, or medical exemptions.
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City of Barrie removes new anti-panhandling signs after Canadian charity rejects being linked to the initiative
The City of Barrie is facing backlash after installing controversial new anti-panhandling signs with a QR code linking to CanadaHelps.org - a national charity that quickly rejected being linked to the initiative.
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Ontario's next lieutenant-governor, Edith Dumont, to be installed in November
A date has been announced for the installation of Ontario’s 30th lieutenant-governor.
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Barrie & District Christmas Cheer tees off holiday campaign with annual golf tournament
While Thanksgiving is still more than a week away, the Barrie & District Christmas Cheer held their annual golf tournament to begin building the foundation for their holiday campaign.
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Human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka
The year's first human case of West Nile has been confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka.
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Anthony Rota resigns as House Speaker amid condemnation for inviting Nazi veteran to Parliament
Anthony Rota has resigned from his prestigious position as Speaker of the House of Commons over his invitation to, and the House's subsequent recognition of, a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. Now, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing calls to apologize, and investigate.
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Simcoe County woman dies in two-vehicle crash in Mulmur Township
Emergency crews attended a collision in Mulmur Township Monday that claimed the life of a Simcoe County woman.
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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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This legendary comedian brings standup to Casino Rama this spring
Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld brings his standup back to Casino Rama this spring.
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Wasaga Beach man shocked by big lottery win
A Wasaga Beach man is celebrating turning his $10 instant lottery ticket into $250,000.
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High costs lead local charity to plead for help to keep kids 'warm and cozy' this winter
With temperatures set to drop in the coming weeks, one local charity is pleading for help to make sure every kid can bundle up this winter.
Barrie & District Christmas Cheer tees off holiday campaign with annual golf tournament
While Thanksgiving is still more than a week away, the Barrie & District Christmas Cheer held their annual golf tournament to begin building the foundation for their holiday campaign.
Conquering cancer through community calendar by Gilda's Club
It takes a brave person to battle cancer but an even braver person to share their journey publicly to help others.
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.
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Details leading up to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death revealed
A long-time, close friend of Hardeep Singh Nijjar says the Sikh activist found a tracking device underneath his car before he was killed outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in June.
Disney+ following Netflix's lead in crack down on password sharing in Canada
Streaming platform Disney+ is updating its subscriber agreement and is adding a no-sharing passwords policy.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million U.S. vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
U.S. soldier who sprinted into North Korea 2 months ago is in American custody, officials say
The U.S. soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago was released into American custody Wednesday, according to two officials.
Hundreds of derelict vessels removed from Canadian waters, Coast Guard says
The Canadian Coast Guard is working its way through a Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act inventory, armed with the power to fine owners of vessels that threaten marine environments or public safety.
Ontario widower stuck with US$100K+ medical bill after late wife hospitalized on vacation
An Ontario widower, still grieving his wife's death, is unsure how to pay for a medical bill from their last vacation to Florida, which costs more than US$124,000.
Alberta government to give update on investigation into E. coli outbreak in Calgary
The Alberta government is to provide an update today on the investigation into an E. coli outbreak that affected multiple Calgary daycares.
ER doctor challenging 'toxic environment' in Ontario hospital after secret investigation based on unfounded murder allegation
After more than 30 years of caring for critically ill patients in emergency and intensive care, Dr. Scott Anderson is preparing to face off against the hospital where he works in London, Ont., in a case described as "unusual" by lawyers and potentially costly for Ontario taxpayers.
Former Spain women's national team coach Jorge Vilda added to probe into Rubiales' kissing a player
Former Spain women's national team coach Jorge Vilda has been summoned to appear before a judge in the probe involving former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for his kissing a player on the lips after the team won the Women's World Cup title last month, court officials said Wednesday.
