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• 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.

  

• Barrie Airshow ready to return to Kempenfelt Bay this weekend

  The shores of Kempenfelt Bay and much of the waterfront will be packed Saturday and Sunday as the Barrie Airshow returns to Barrie.

  

• Barrie Bash returns to city with big economic boost

  Air quality concerns won't affect the status of a major ball tournament this weekend in Barrie.

• 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.

• 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.

• Art literacy program in Simcoe County aims to make meaningful changes for people with dementia

  Maclaren Art Centre in Barrie is partnering with Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County to bring an art literacy program for people living with dementia.

• Smoke alarms alert occupants of Bracebridge home to early morning fire

  Emergency crews battled an early morning house fire in Bracebridge Thursday.

• 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.

• Barrie Food Bank honoured with innovation ward

  A local food bank has been recognized for the work it does for the community.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.