Barrie Curling Club advocates for its future with a new development planned nearby
The Barrie Curling Club continues to negotiate with the new developer of the old Barrie fairgrounds.
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Toy Mountain campaign gets big boost from police's 'Weekend of Giving'
South Simcoe Police were out in full force over the weekend collecting donations for CTV's Toy Mountain campaign.
Barrie's Jewish community marks first Sunday of Hanukkah
Barrie's Jewish community gathered for a whole afternoon of activities on the first Sunday of a bittersweet Hanukkah.
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Police take multiple impaired drivers off Simcoe County roads
Provincial police in Orillia say three impaired drivers have been taken off the roads in less than 48 hours.
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Barrie's Earth Angels collecting donations for most vulnerable for Christmas
A local grassroots organization is calling for help as volunteers work to support the most vulnerable in Barrie ahead of Christmas.
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Barrie Transit operators work to 'stuff the bus' to help those in need
The spirit of giving is in the air in Simcoe County, with bus drivers in Barrie now doing their part to give back to their community.
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Traffic stop in Orillia results in major drug bust
OPP seized a large quantity of hard drugs after stopping a vehicle in the wee hours of the morning in Orillia.
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Skiers and snowboarders flock to Blue Mountain Resort for opening weekend
Thanks to the hard work of their snowmakers, Blue Mountain officially opened their ski hills on Thursday.
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OPP seeking help to find break-and-enter suspect in Midland
Ontario Provincial Police is seeking the public's assistance in solving a break-and-enter in Midland.
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OPP looking for lost shotgun between Barrie and Alliston
Ontario Provincial Police are looking for a lost firearm.
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Red light cameras installed at busy Cookstown intersection to increase road safety
With new red light cameras, the town of Innisfil is trying to protect drivers and pedestrians at the intersection of County Road 27 and Highway 89.
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Several inflatable decorations destroyed by vandals in Barrie's east end
Multiple residents in Barrie's east end had their holiday decorations targeted and destroyed overnight.
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Man fatally shot by police amid domestic disturbance in Newmarket: SIU
A man is dead after being shot by police officers amid a domestic disturbance north of Toronto Thursday night, the province’s police watchdog says.
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Shohei Ohtani watch kicks into higher gear in Toronto as Blue Jays fans track private plane
Shohei Ohtani watch in Toronto has kicked into another gear.
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Innisfil wraps up another successful 'Scrooge the Ticket' campaign
The town of Innisfil wrapped up another successful 'Scrooge the Ticket' campaign.
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Three men charged following serious assault in Bradford last month
South Simcoe Police have charged three men following a serious aggravated assault that occurred in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury last month.
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Dog killed and owner left with serious injuries in hit-and-run
A dog has died and a man is left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Barrie Thursday evening.
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Barrie Curling Club advocates for its future with a new development planned nearby
The Barrie Curling Club continues to negotiate with the new developer of the old Barrie fairgrounds.
Barrie's Earth Angels collecting donations for most vulnerable for Christmas
A local grassroots organization is calling for help as volunteers work to support the most vulnerable in Barrie ahead of Christmas.
Innisfil wraps up another successful 'Scrooge the Ticket' campaign
The town of Innisfil wrapped up another successful 'Scrooge the Ticket' campaign.
Barrie Food Bank receives $65.2K from Tim Horton's Smile Cookie campaign
Tim Hortons released the results of its Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign in Barrie.
RVH's Keep Life Wild Radiothon seeks $125K boost for critical care expansion
The two-day Keep Life Wild Radiothon kicked off Thursday morning to support health care close to home, with a goal to raise $125,000.
Anonymous donor creates scholarship in memory of slain Owen Sound business owner
As a community continues to mourn the death of Owen Sound business owner Sharif Rahman, a scholarship to honour his memory will live on.
Boots and Hearts 2024 star-studded lineup revealed
Dust off your spurs, polish those buckles, and grab your cowboy hats because the 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival lineup is here.
Innisfil Lions Club makes Christmas contributions, including to Barrie & District Christmas Cheer
With the clock ticking Barrie & District Christmas Cheer got a big boost to support its mission in South Simcoe.
Bradford, Ont. border collie leaps across the pages of national calendar
It's not every day that a local from a small town is chosen to grace the pages of a national calendar, and in this case, it's not a person but, instead, a pet.
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Federal government to announce details of dental insurance plan
Several government ministers are expected to launch today a new federal dental insurance plan that will provide benefits directly to eligible Canadian residents, though the first claims won't be processed until May.
'We're trying not to break down': Sask. family desperate to find their loved one last seen in Toronto
The family of 39-year-old Lesley Sparvier has been trying to find and locate her after she left home on foot in Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Sask. on Nov. 28.
Canadians feeling slightly more confident in carbon tax's effectiveness compared to summer: Nanos
A new survey has found that Canadians are feeling slightly more confident in the carbon tax’s effectiveness at combatting climate change than they were a few months ago—but uncertainty is still high.
What did you Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas war among 2023's top internet searches
Google has released its "Year in Search," a roundup of 2023's top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.
Buckingham Palace releases this year’s Christmas card
Buckingham Palace released an image of the Christmas card that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be sending out this year.
These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning
The new federal dental insurance plan is set to be phased in gradually over 2024, Donald Trump is refusing to testify at his New York fraud trial, and a new poll reveals what Canadians think of the carbon tax.
Israel battles militants in Gaza's main cities, with civilians still trapped in the crossfire
Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants in Gaza's two largest cities on Monday, with civilians still sheltering along the front lines even after massive waves of displacement across the besieged territory.
Toy stores struggle as bargain-hunting is the name of the game this holiday season
Canada's toy retailers say they've long been grappling with the same challenges that nearly killed the ailing company and some fear this holiday season will be difficult as shoppers adopt more budget-conscious behaviours.
Iowa man arrested in the death of a Nebraska Catholic priest
A man has been arrested in the stabbing death of a Catholic priest who was attacked over the weekend in a church rectory in a small Nebraska community, authorities said.
