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• Barrie police make drug bust at Donald Street motel

  One person faces charges after a drug bust at a motel in Barrie Wednesday.

  

• Midland's waterfront development plans halted after developer pulls out

  The Town of Midland's plan to develop 40 acres of town land, including 1,100 meters of waterfront, has been put on hold after the preferred developer decided it would no longer be part of the project.

  

• Huntsville business in ruins after early morning fire

  A business is in ruins after an early morning fire Thursday in Huntsville.

• Snowmobiler seriously injured in collision on OFSC trail in Dysart et al

  Police hope to speak with anyone who witnessed a snowmobile crash on a trail in Dysart et al on Wednesday that left the rider in serious condition.

• Winter storm blankets Simcoe Muskoka leaving residents digging out

  Early-morning snow plows a-plenty were scraping the streets in all directions, yet Barrie and surrounding areas' roads are still comparable to driving through mashed potatoes at times.

• Sunset Manor in Collingwood receives green light for new admissions from Ministry

  The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has given Sunset Manor in Collingwood the green light to welcome new residents after shutting down admissions roughly a year and a half ago.

• Enforcement blitz to limit illegally sold tobacco, vape products to youths launched

  The health unit in Simcoe Muskoka is taking steps to limit access to illegal tobacco and vapour products sold to youths.

• Free public CPR and AED training offered by St. John Ambulance and Rotary Club

  To get into the rhythm of saving a life, St. John Ambulance and the Rotary Club of Barrie are partnering to offer free CPR courses at the Lampman Lane Community Centre on Feb. 25.

• Barrie woman released from custody 8 weeks after pedestrian collision near Sadlon Arena

  The woman accused of seriously injuring three people crossing a Barrie intersection in December has been released from custody.

• Barrie councillors set sights on budget deliberations

  Barrie city councillors addressed concerns over the impact a downtown development could have on city-owned property.

• Barrie man inspires others to seek mental health support after his own struggles

  Kavi Bless struggled with mental health and addiction for years and now puts his energy towards encouraging others to seek support.

• Restaurant worker celebrates first big lottery win

  A restaurant employee is celebrating her first big lottery win of $250,000.

• Police warn that venturing onto the ice isn't worth the risk

  Despite police warnings about inconsistent ice conditions, authorities say anglers and others are still taking the risk and venturing out on the lake.

• Unique 1911 Tudhope-Everitt car on display at Simcoe County Museum

  One of only three Tudhope-Everitt cars in existence has found its way back to Simcoe County, thanks to procurement from the County of Simcoe.