15-year-old boy found safe, Ontario police seek 2 other missing children
Ontario police say a 15-year-old boy reported missing has been located safe, but officers are still investigating the whereabouts of two other children from the Muskoka area.
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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.
Residents in Simcoe County warned of gift card scams
Residents in Simcoe County are being warned of scams involving the purchase of gift cards.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
The techniques used to put out the wildfires that are burning across Canada vary somewhat depending on geography, but ultimately they depend on people on the ground with hoses and shovels digging out hot spots one by one, experts say.
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Poor air quality from fires expected to continue for at least a couple of days
Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada, with Alberta imposing new evacuation orders, Manitoba bracing for heavy, lightning-generating thunderstorms and high wildfire risks and poor air quality from coast to coast.
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Six Nations' Brandon Montour flew home for son's birth between playoff games
Scoring the opening goal of game three of the Stanley Cup finals wasn’t the only celebration Florida Panthers defenceman Brandon Montour was a part of this week.
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Barrie man, 40, accused of having hundreds of child pornography images faces charges
Police arrested a Barrie man in connection with a lengthy and ongoing child pornography investigation.
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Collingwood man charged for making threats using gun: OPP
Huronia West OPP charged a Collingwood man after threats were made involving a gun in Wasaga Beach.
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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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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.
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.
Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history
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Bernardo's prison transfer 'slap in the face' for victims' families, Tori Stafford's father says
The father of Tori Stafford, an Ontario girl who was murdered in 2009, says the latest decision to transfer convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison is a 'slap in the face' to all murder victims' families.
'That hurt has been extended': Indigenous leaders in Manitoba share displeasure of Queen Elizabeth II statue being back up
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Job market shows sign of softening, unemployment rate rises for 1st time in months
Canada's jobless rate ticked higher to 5.2 per cent in May, marking the first increase since August 2022 as economists have been watching for any sign of a softening labour market.
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Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.
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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.
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.
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.
Bernardo's prison transfer 'slap in the face' for victims' families, Tori Stafford's father says
The father of Tori Stafford, an Ontario girl who was murdered in 2009, says the latest decision to transfer convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison is a 'slap in the face' to all murder victims' families.
'That hurt has been extended': Indigenous leaders in Manitoba share displeasure of Queen Elizabeth II statue being back up
Two years after two statues were knocked down and damaged at the Manitoba Legislature, one is now back up and Indigenous leaders are upset by the decision.
One-on-one with Niall Horan: New album, possible 1D reunion
Niall Horan speaks about the release of his third studio album, 'The Show,' and reflects on a possible One Direction reunion.
Job market shows sign of softening, unemployment rate rises for 1st time in months
Canada's jobless rate ticked higher to 5.2 per cent in May, marking the first increase since August 2022 as economists have been watching for any sign of a softening labour market.
Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president
Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.
