3 kids from Muskoka area found after OPP issued public appeal
Provincial police with the Bracebridge detachment say a 15-year-old boy, 12-year-old girl, and seven-year-old girl who were reported missing have been found safe.
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Angus man accused of luring a child faces charges
An Angus man faces luring charges in connection with a sexual exploitation investigation by provincial police.
Have an e-bike? Here's what riders need to know before hitting the roads
Police say there is an emerging popularity with e-bikes, and drivers of the small, economical vehicles need to know the rules of the roads before heading out for a ride.
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Thousands of dollars lost over gift card scams in Simcoe County
Residents in Simcoe County are being warned of scams involving the purchase of gift cards.
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OPP safety inspection blitz results in 48 charges, 3 vehicles removed from road
A commercial vehicle inspection blitz in Midland resulted in 48 charges, police say.
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Smoke alarms alert occupants of Bracebridge home to early morning fire
Emergency crews battled an early morning house fire in Bracebridge Thursday.
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Drunk driver nabbed speeding on Hwy 400 with open liquor in vehicle, OPP says
A driver accused of being impaired and having open liquor in the vehicle faces several charges after allegedly speeding along Highway 400 in Oro-Medonte.
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Barrie Food Bank honoured with innovation ward
A local food bank has been recognized for the work it does for the community.
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Deadly crash involving motorcycle under investigation
Police seek witnesses or dash cam footage of a deadly collision involving a motorcycle in Caledon on Thursday night.
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Rain brings relief to air quality, but is it enough?
The rain that moved into the region Friday morning is welcome relief for many after days of high air pollution warnings.
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Georgian College program to help students with emotional after-effects of the pandemic
Georgian College in Barrie has received funding to give students more support when dealing with academic challenges and anxiety from the pandemic.
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Downtown summer staple returns to Barrie
Twice a month, beginning Saturday, Dunlop Street will be blocked off from cars from Maple Avenue to Mulcaster Street for Open Air Dunlop.
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Parents of boy shot dead in Barrie driveway deliver haunting statements at sentencing hearing
The grief-stricken parents of a teen killed in his driveway in Barrie in 2021 delivered haunting victim impact statements in court Thursday, recalling the day their "world was destroyed."
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Police to hold bike safety event in Bradford and Innisfil for elementary kids
Parents and kids are invited to a Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by South Simcoe police at two locations this weekend.
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Midland's Butter Tart Festival expected to tempt thousands
A popular festival returns to Midland this weekend, with thousands expected to flock to the town for a sweet taste.
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Ontario hospitals told to 'be alert' for increasing trend of invasive Group A strep
Ontario hospitals and pediatric physicians are being told to 'be alert' for symptoms of invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease (iGAS) after an “increasing trend” has been identified.
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From hoses and shovels to water bombers: how wildfires are being fought across Canada
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TTC weekend closures
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Midland's Butter Tart Festival expected to tempt thousands
A popular festival returns to Midland this weekend, with thousands expected to flock to the town for a sweet taste.
Police to hold bike safety event in Bradford and Innisfil for elementary kids
Parents and kids are invited to a Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by South Simcoe police at two locations this weekend.
Unique art project bringing people with dementia together
A new partnership is bringing a splash of colour to the lives of those battling dementia in Simcoe County.
C.O.P.E Service Dog hosting annual walk fundraiser
C.O.P.E Service Dogs in Barrie is holding its annual 'Buddy Up' event Sunday.
Boots and Hearts Barn Burner charity hockey game returns at Sadlon Arena
The 16th annual Boots and Hearts Barn Burner charity game returns this summer.
First-ever cycling event for Orillia hospital shatters $25,000 goal
Mother Nature provided the ideal weather for the first-ever cycling event to raise money for the future of health care at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Sunday, shattering the $25,000 goal by nearly triple.
Simcoe County schools hosting Relay for Life fundraisers
Several secondary schools around Simcoe County are participating in an annual fundraiser for cancer research.
RVH Auxiliary volunteer celebrates 50 years of service
A Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre volunteer marked a milestone at the Barrie hospital.
New mural shines bright in downtown Barrie
Another touch of beauty and inspiration has been added to Barrie's downtown through the local duo Clandestinos Art.
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Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed Friday that alleges that he described a Pentagon 'plan of attack' and shared a classified map related to a military operation.
Air Canada rejects passenger compensation claims for delays caused by tech issue
Air Canada has rejected compensation claims from some travellers who were among the thousands affected by flight delays caused by computer problems in recent weeks -- a response it now calls 'erroneous,' with cash offers en route.
Corrections defends Bernardo's privacy, as it faces calls to detail transfer reason
The Correctional Service of Canada is defending Paul Bernardo's privacy rights after the public safety minister said they should be waived.
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A shopping app that didn’t exist four months ago is making quite the splash for online shoppers. But experts warn of potential data dangers for Canadian customers.
Here's what you should know about wildfire home insurance policies
Amid raging wildfires in western and eastern provinces, vice-president of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Craig Stewart, shares what residents need to know about wildfire policy coverage.
2-year-old girl dead after going missing near Canmore, Alta., campground
A two-year-old girl who went missing from Canmore's Bow River Campground on Thursday afternoon has died.
How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings
Environment Canada has been advising people to check the Air Quality Health Index as wildfire smoke blanketed large swaths of Canada in recent days, but even without wildfires, the index can be a useful tool to monitor air pollution.
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BREAKING | Sask. RCMP cancel Amber Alert after locating 2 missing kids
Saskatchewan RCMP cancelled an Amber Alert after two missing children were located.
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Donald Trump described Pentagon plan of attack and shared classified map, indictment says
Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed Friday that alleges that he described a Pentagon 'plan of attack' and shared a classified map related to a military operation.
Air Canada rejects passenger compensation claims for delays caused by tech issue
Air Canada has rejected compensation claims from some travellers who were among the thousands affected by flight delays caused by computer problems in recent weeks -- a response it now calls 'erroneous,' with cash offers en route.
Corrections defends Bernardo's privacy, as it faces calls to detail transfer reason
The Correctional Service of Canada is defending Paul Bernardo's privacy rights after the public safety minister said they should be waived.
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A shopping app that didn’t exist four months ago is making quite the splash for online shoppers. But experts warn of potential data dangers for Canadian customers.
Here's what you should know about wildfire home insurance policies
Amid raging wildfires in western and eastern provinces, vice-president of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Craig Stewart, shares what residents need to know about wildfire policy coverage.
2-year-old girl dead after going missing near Canmore, Alta., campground
A two-year-old girl who went missing from Canmore's Bow River Campground on Thursday afternoon has died.
How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings
Environment Canada has been advising people to check the Air Quality Health Index as wildfire smoke blanketed large swaths of Canada in recent days, but even without wildfires, the index can be a useful tool to monitor air pollution.
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BREAKING | Sask. RCMP cancel Amber Alert after locating 2 missing kids
Saskatchewan RCMP cancelled an Amber Alert after two missing children were located.
Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history
Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is not your typical 12-year-old. She is a child prodigy who's about to become the youngest Canadian to ever graduate from university.
