Bracebridge OPP officer headed to trial on assault charges for incident caught on camera
Bracebridge OPP Const. Scott Anthony has hired Toronto defence lawyer Peter Brauti to defend him ahead of his assault case heading to trial.
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Police investigate suspicious death in Midland
Police are investigating a suspicious death that took place in the Town of Midland.
Casino Rama sets the stage for rock nostalgia with new concerts
Casino Rama Resort is amping up its 2024 entertainment lineup with three new rock performances, promising fans a nostalgic journey.
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High schools unite: Barrie students join forces to tackle food insecurity
Students from various high schools across Barrie are working together to tackle food insecurity.
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Man arrested for breaking into Barrie senior's home in east end, police say
A 42-year-old man accused of breaking into a senior's home in the early morning hours on Tuesday faces charges.
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Security guard shot, critically injured outside of Drake's Toronto mansion
A security guard working at Drake’s Bridle Path mansion in Toronto was seriously injured in a shooting outside the residence early Tuesday morning, police said.
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Barrie city council proposes new turf sports field along waterfront
The City of Barrie is looking to take a step forward with plans for a new multi-use sports field along the waterfront, which will be brought to the general committee this week.
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Sentences handed down in Barrie catwalk shooting
Sentencing has been handed down to two men who pleaded guilty for their roles in a Barrie catwalk shooting last spring that left the victim fighting for his life.
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Barrie city councillors spearhead efforts to utilize vacant land for housing
Barrie city councillors are working to address the pressing issue of vacant land with what Mayor Alex Nuttall has termed "desperately needed housing."
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How to prepare for an emergency in your community: Health Unit
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting Emergency Preparedness Week to encourage the public to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies.
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Horse and 2 drivers injured in collision
A 21-year-old horse was injured after the trailer he was in overturned following a collision in New Tecumseth.
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Young boy praised by police for good deed
A young boy is proving wisdom in doing the right thing doesn't necessarily come with age.
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Museum inspires change-makers to contribute to Canada's net-zero goal
A museum in Collingwood, Ont., is calling on all change-makers to explore the science of climate change and help Canada reach its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal.
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Wasaga Beach prepares for the worst with preparedness training
16 groups of emergency personnel train for disasters in Wasaga Beach.
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Barrie looking for feedback on culture plan and art strategy
City of Barrie wants the public's help to determine a new cultural and art strategy.
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Seven Simcoe County public school students to attend national fair
Simcoe County grade and high school students attended the Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair in April.
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OPP urge safety as another wrong-way driver spotted on Highway 401
There have been two fatal wrong-way collisions on Highway 401 in the last week, and on Sunday, another driver was seen travelling in the opposite direction near Cambridge, Ont.
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Young boy praised by police for good deed
A young boy is proving wisdom in doing the right thing doesn't necessarily come with age.
Human trafficking survivor speaks at event to raise awareness about rising rates
In Simcoe County, human trafficking rates are more than two times the national average, and 50 per cent of trafficked women are Indigenous.
A sweet success: Bringing smiles to local food bank
It was all smiles in Innisfil on Friday morning after participants came together to decorate the famous Tim Horton's Smile cookies.
Barrie nurse wins prestigious award
A Barrie nurse was voted as one of three to be honoured by the nursing association this year.
Tiny Township park to serve up new tennis and pickleball courts
The tennis and pickleball courts in Balm Beach in Tiny Township will undergo a facelift to be new and improved for users.
Collingwood animal shelter in midst of ‘canine crisis’
An animal adoption centre in Collingwood is urgently in need of foster homes and volunteers following a large influx of dogs.
Take Back the Night event raising awareness about gender-based violence
An event aimed at ending sexual assault and gender-based violence takes place on Thursday evening at Barrie City Hall.
Wife brings $267K RVH lottery win home to her husband
A Barrie woman was all smiles after taking home a big lottery win to her husband.
Wasaga Beach gets provincial approval for its first high school
Wasaga Beach will finally have its first high school. On Wednesday, the Town announced the state-of-the-art kindergarten to Grade 12 school project will go ahead.
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Former homicide detective explains how police will investigate shooting outside Drake's Bridle Path mansion
Footage from dozens of security cameras in the area of Drake’s Bridle Path mansion could be the key to identifying the suspect responsible for shooting and seriously injuring a security guard outside the rapper’s sprawling home early Tuesday morning, a former Toronto homicide detective says.
RCMP not investigating possible foreign interference cases related to Chiu, Dong: Duheme
Canada's federal police force is not investigating any possible instances of foreign interference in the cases of former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu and Liberal-turned-Independent MP Han Dong, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says.
Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump's hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006 that resulted in her being paid off to keep silent during the presidential race 10 years later.
Bye-bye bag fee: Calgary repeals single-use bylaw
A Calgary bylaw requiring businesses to charge a minimum bag fee and only provide single-use items when requested has officially been tossed.
Air France flight from Paris to Seattle lands in Iqaluit after heat smell in cabin
A plane travelling from Paris to Seattle was forced to make an emergency landing in Iqaluit after there was a heat smell in the cabin during the flight.
CFL suspends Argos QB Chad Kelly at least nine games following investigation
The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both the player and club.
Boy Scouts of America changing name for first time in 114 years, aiming for inclusivity
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.
Federal government grants B.C.'s request to recriminalize hard drugs in public spaces
The federal government is granting British Columbia's request to recriminalize hard drugs in public spaces, nearly two weeks after the province asked to end its pilot project early over concerns of public drug use.
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opinion Tom Mulcair: Trudeau's handling of Poilievre's 'wacko' House turfing a clear sign of Liberal desperation
When Speaker Greg Fergus tossed out Pierre Poilievre from the House last week, "those of us who have experience as parliamentarians simply couldn't believe our eyes," writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in his column for CTVNews.ca
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