No injuries after potential firearm-related incident in Innisfil
No injuries were reported after an incident in Innisfil Tuesday evening.
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Air quality concerns mount as the smell of smoke fills the air in Simcoe County and Muskoka
Residents in Simcoe County and Muskoka are advised to be cautious as forest fires in Quebec impact the air quality, prompting a special statement from Environment Canada.
YMCA teams up with County to help Ukrainian refugees find permanent housing
The YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is continuing its efforts to provide support to Ukrainian refugees looking for permanent housing in Simcoe County.
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Multi-vehicle collision in Midland construction zone sends 4 to hospital
Provincial police are investigating a serious collision in Midland.
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Barrie, Ont. man arrested in human trafficking investigation involving student
A Barrie man faces charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation where police believe there could be more victims.
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'Chaotic scene of disrespect,' Hundreds attend unsanctioned truck rally in Barrie
Police in Barrie say another unsanctioned truck rally held in the city's north end over the weekend drew hundreds of participants and onlookers in a "chaotic scene of disrespect and total disregard for private property."
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Lake of Bays resident charged with impaired driving
Provincial police charged a Lake of Bays Township resident with impaired driving in Huntsville.
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Man convicted of killing pregnant wife in 2005 granted full parole
An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch has been granted full parole.
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Misidentified water gun triggers OPP lockdown at Midland high school
Provincial police say a lockdown was issued at a Midland high school after a student was spotted on surveillance video walking into the building with a firearm, which police say turned out to be a water gun.
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Arena named in honour of officer killed in Innisfil shooting
On Tuesday, the Town of Innisfil honoured Const. Morgan Russell with the renaming of the South Innisfil Arena and community centre.
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Driver found uninjured after rollover on Highway 11 in Muskoka
Provincial police responded to a collision in Bracebridge to find an abandoned and significantly damaged vehicle.
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Bowyer's Beach Park in Bracebridge reopens after sewing needles discovered
Bowyer's Beach Park in Bracebridge is now open to the public four days after sewing needles were found on June 2.
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Police respond to unusual call for plane docked on Innisfil beach
Police say a pilot from Ottawa who flew into Innisfil and landed on a beach to attend a party over the weekend went home with "quite a story to tell."
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Casino Rama adds new shows to its 2023 concert lineup
Six new shows have been added to the 2023 concert lineup at Casino Rama.
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3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police
A dog has been shot dead by police after three people were attacked in Burlington Tuesday afternoon, police say.
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3 teens in custody after allegedly carjacking Uber driver at gunpoint, then flipping vehicle in Whitby
Three teens from the Greater Toronto Area have been arrested after they allegedly carjacked an Uber driver at gunpoint in Whitby on Saturday, flipping the vehicle shortly after.
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Woman struck and killed by tow truck in downtown Toronto
Police say a woman was struck and killed in downtown Toronto Tuesday morning.
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Oro Station students rally to aid cat shelter in wake of destructive fire
Grades 1 and 2 students with Guthrie Public School sold freezies to raise $1,000 to support a cat shelter after a devastating fire last month.
Barrie's Curbside Giveaway Day returns to encourage recycling
Residents in Barrie can put unwanted household items to the curb this weekend as part of the city's Curbside Giveaway Day.
Barrie Legion commemorates 79th D-Day anniversary
Barrie's Royal Canadian Legion branch held its commemorative ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of D-Day on Sunday.
Annual Gutsy Walk raises funds for Crohn's and Colitis in Barrie
Canada's largest Crohn's and Colitis fundraiser returned to Barrie on Saturday.
Edmonton man's charity bike ride across Canada stops in Barrie
An Edmonton man's cycling journey across Canada saw him stop in Barrie on Sunday.
Barrie kicks off Pride Month with large downtown parade
June is Pride Month, and there are plenty of events celebrating LGBTQ2S+ culture in Barrie.
Animal lovers uniting to 'Walk for Pets' in Collingwood
Animal lovers will unite alongside their furry friends for a cause very close to their hearts later this month.
KiteFest set to return to Simcoe County
The skies in Simcoe County will soon be overwhelmed with kites one day soon.
‘Mole Mobile’: Mobile skin cancer unit rolls through Barrie
Melanoma Canada’s mobile skin cancer screening unit has rolled into Simcoe County.
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Travellers from 13 more countries now eligible to visit Canada without a visa
Canada is expanding the list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit this country without a travel visa.
Johnston to launch foreign interference hearings in July, calls allegations of bias 'quite simply false'
Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston calls the allegations swirling around his objectivity 'quite simply false,' and said Tuesday he plans to push ahead with his work, launching public hearings next month
'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure': Experts say a national fire service could help battle wildfires
During a record-setting wildfire season, experts say prevention of more disasters is important, citing a Canada-wide fire service could help mitigate blazes.
Environment minister says he could accelerate action on climate change if he didn’t have to 'fight' the Conservative Party
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault told Power Play host Vassy Kapelos it would 'greatly help' Canada's capacity to accelerate the fight against climate change if he didn't have to 'fight the Conservative Party of Canada.'
Sex harassment case involving Trudeau Foundation should be heard in N.L., lawyer says
The lawyer representing a woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by a former Northwest Territories premier says her client would likely have to end her lawsuit if a judge determines the trial should be moved to Quebec.
Ford calls for ouster, Poilievre decries Liberal response to Bernardo prison transfer
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to keep "multiple murderers" in maximum-security prison, as fallout continues over the transfer of convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security institution in Quebec.
Canadian military joined recent U.S. forum on UFOs; Pentagon trying to identify 'metallic' orbs
The Canadian military has confirmed it participated in a May 2023 forum for Five Eyes intelligence partners that was held by the director of the Pentagon's UFO research program.
Global News defends reporting in face of Han Dong lawsuit
Global News and its parent company Corus Entertainment say in response to a lawsuit filed by Han Dong that their reporting about the Toronto MP was based on a detailed investigation involving multiple sources.
A killer rabbit, jousting bear and Robin Hood walk into a bar: Ancient manuscript reveals new details on medieval comedy
A rare manuscript detailing comedy shows and drinking songs from the 15th century revealed what medieval audiences found funny more than 500 years ago.
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Travellers from 13 more countries now eligible to visit Canada without a visa
Canada is expanding the list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit this country without a travel visa.
Johnston to launch foreign interference hearings in July, calls allegations of bias 'quite simply false'
Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston calls the allegations swirling around his objectivity 'quite simply false,' and said Tuesday he plans to push ahead with his work, launching public hearings next month
'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure': Experts say a national fire service could help battle wildfires
During a record-setting wildfire season, experts say prevention of more disasters is important, citing a Canada-wide fire service could help mitigate blazes.
Environment minister says he could accelerate action on climate change if he didn’t have to 'fight' the Conservative Party
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault told Power Play host Vassy Kapelos it would 'greatly help' Canada's capacity to accelerate the fight against climate change if he didn't have to 'fight the Conservative Party of Canada.'
Sex harassment case involving Trudeau Foundation should be heard in N.L., lawyer says
The lawyer representing a woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by a former Northwest Territories premier says her client would likely have to end her lawsuit if a judge determines the trial should be moved to Quebec.
Ford calls for ouster, Poilievre decries Liberal response to Bernardo prison transfer
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to keep "multiple murderers" in maximum-security prison, as fallout continues over the transfer of convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security institution in Quebec.
Canadian military joined recent U.S. forum on UFOs; Pentagon trying to identify 'metallic' orbs
The Canadian military has confirmed it participated in a May 2023 forum for Five Eyes intelligence partners that was held by the director of the Pentagon's UFO research program.
Global News defends reporting in face of Han Dong lawsuit
Global News and its parent company Corus Entertainment say in response to a lawsuit filed by Han Dong that their reporting about the Toronto MP was based on a detailed investigation involving multiple sources.
A killer rabbit, jousting bear and Robin Hood walk into a bar: Ancient manuscript reveals new details on medieval comedy
A rare manuscript detailing comedy shows and drinking songs from the 15th century revealed what medieval audiences found funny more than 500 years ago.
