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• 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.

  

• County of Simcoe passes 2023 budget

  County of Simcoe councillors have approved this year's budget and met their goal of keeping an increase in taxes below inflation.

• Barrie man faces multiple pornography charges

  A 34-year-old Barrie male is facing multiple pornography charges.

• OSMH launches new campaign in hopes of receiving help from province

  The Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital has launched a campaign called "Start Today. Serve Tomorrow."

• Barrie police collect valentine's day cards for seniors

  An initiative to bridge the gap between generations while spreading love throughout the community is back for another year.

• Young driver narrowly escapes stunt driving charges

  South Simcoe Police say a young driver was just 3km/h away from receiving stunt driving charges in Innisfil Tuesday morning.

• Alleged Russian hacker from Bradford granted bail

  Alleged Russian hacker Mikhail Vasiliev has been out on bail for more than a month as the U.S. Department of Justice seeks his extradition.

• Fatal crash in Bradford claims life of 40-year-old man

  The South Simcoe Police are looking for witnesses and information following a fatal crash Friday that took the life of a 40-year-old Bradford man.

• Tottenham library feeds both the mind and the body

  Tottenham’s Pam Kirkpatrick library branch hosts the new emergency food pantry during library hours

• YMCA Simcoe Muskoka shares $4M funding for student success programs

  Through federal government funding, YMCA Canada received $4 million funding to help the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka help students in its Youth Transitions Program (YTP).

• A shot in the arm is required for students' regular vaccines

  The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is partnering with local school boards to offer school-based immunization clinics at Simcoe Muskoka secondary schools during February and March.

• Barrie police officer pleads guilty to assault charge

  Jason Stamp, a former Barrie police officer, has pleaded guilty to assault of skateboarder.

• Ice fishing is still on thin ice

  While people are still waiting to head out on some parts of Lake Simcoe, many have been out for weeks in certain areas