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• Quebec woman stunned to find stolen Audi driven through Ontario mall in 'insane' robbery

  A Quebec woman said she was very surprised to find her stolen Audi had been used in what’s being described as an “absolutely insane” Ontario mall robbery.

  

• Crash involving taxi snarls traffic in central Barrie

  Traffic was brought to a halt in central Barrie after a crash at Anne Street and Essa Road Wednesday.

  

• Ontario disability aid change not as beneficial as it seems, advocates say

  The Ontario government started allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits on Wednesday, but advocates say it's not enough.

• Grandparents targeted by scammers: OPP

  For scam artists, it's as though seniors have a bullseye on their backs.

• Barrie kicks off Black History Month with flag raising

  Barrie kicked off Black History Month with the raising of the Pan-African flag at City Hall Wednesday.

• Fire destroys 2-story barn in Adjala-Tosorontio

  A two-story barn in Adjala-Tosorontio was destroyed following a fire Wednesday afternoon.

• Bone-chilling weather en route: Extreme cold alert for Simcoe Muskoka region

  A significant cold weather system has moved into the Muskoka region and drifted down to Simcoe Muskoka.

• GTA pair busted for driving a stolen vehicle after crashing into police cruiser

  Two people were hit with multiple charges after crashing into a police car.

• Barrie police investigating collision on Essa Road and Highway 400 ramp

  Barrie police are investigating a motor vehicle collision at Essa Road and the Highway 400 southbound ramp.

• Pilot program in Barrie will make x-rays more accessible for LTC residents

  Several local organizations are teaming up to make x-rays more accessible for residents in Barrie's long-term care homes.

• High interest rates continue to impact home sales in Simcoe County & Muskoka

  Higher interest rates meant to cool down inflation have had a major impact on housing sales throughout much of Simcoe County and Muskoka, according to new data.

• Local reaction to B.C.'s new illegal drug exemption initiative

  A new health initiative on the west coast is turning heads across the country, including Simcoe County.

• Winterfest returning to Barrie this weekend

  The final preparations are in place as the City of Barrie is set to host a seasonal favourite this weekend.

• Mother and daughter wanted for charges relating to animal abuse

  Barrie Police are requesting assistance from the public in finding two females wanted for animal neglect.