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  Brazen theft caught on camera as woman steals from staff at Simcoe County businesses

  Police in Barrie and Innisfil are investigating at least two brazen thefts from staff areas at local businesses.

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  Ont. driver leaves scene of collision, stops in intersection to eat chicken wings

  Ontario police have arrested a man in Gravenhurst after finding him stopped in the middle of an intersection eating chicken wings behind the wheel. He has since been charged with impaired driving and failing to remain at the scene of a collision.

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  How to avoid being a victim of popular holiday scams

  Provincial police are issuing a warning amid the season of scams, cautioning against becoming a victim of several frauds.

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  Simcoe Muskoka health unit investigates first suspected cases of Omicron variant in the region

  The Simcoe Muskoka health unit is investigating seven confirmed COVID-19 cases within one household that "have a strong probability of being the Omicron variant."

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  Simcoe Muskoka logs more than 100 COVID-19 cases as infections surge for 7th week

  The Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports 106 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.

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  $1 million Lotto Max winning ticket sold in Simcoe County

  Someone in Simcoe County is holding a lottery ticket worth $1 million.

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  Teen missing for nearly two months could be in Orillia, Elmvale areas

  Police continue to search for a young teen last seen in September who may be in the Elmvale or Orillia areas.

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  York Region confirms 4th Omicron case due to travel

  Public health confirms a Markham woman is the latest York Region resident to contract the Omicron variant.

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  Midland deals with excessive snowfall removal

  More snow in the forecast has pushed the Town of Midland to keep the Significant Weather Event in effect.

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  More than a dozen wild boars spotted roaming in Pickering, Ont. captured and euthanized

  Over a dozen wild boars spotted roaming east of Toronto in early November have been captured and euthanized, government officials say.

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  Parents invited to have pediatric COVID-19 vaccine concerns addressed by SMDHU

  Parents are invited to join a virtual Q&A with Dr. Colin Lee Wednesday evening to address concerns surrounding kids' COVID-19 vaccinations.

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  Quick trip to the U.S. results in quarantine nightmare for northern Ontario couple

  A northern Ontario couple who took a three-day trip to the U.S. are now in isolation for two weeks.

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  Ontario reports 1,009 new COVID-19 infections, eight additional deaths

  Ontario health officials are reporting 1,009 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

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  Toronto police just revealed the city's ten most stolen vehicles of the year

  Toronto police have revealed the ten most commonly stolen vehicles in the city this year.

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  Police seek public's help to identify suspects wanted for armed robbery

  Police released images of two suspects believed to be involved in armed robberies in Beeton and Caledon last month.

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  Northern Simcoe County blanketed by early December snowfall

  Many residents in Northern Simcoe County broke out their snowblowers for the first time this season on Tuesday morning after more than 30 centimetres of snow fell overnight.

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  Muskoka Lakes man facing charges after assault on two OPP officers

  A 44-year old Muskoka Lakes man is facing multiple charges after an assault on two officers.

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  Young adults, children make up majority of Simcoe Muskoka COVID-19 cases

  The Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports 96 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, with most infections among those under the age of 45.

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  Alliston Town Hall placed in lockdown, man charged with uttering threats

  Police placed Alliston's Town Hall in a lockdown while officers searched for a man accused of creating a disturbance Tuesday morning.

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  Midland declares 'significant weather event'

  The Town of Midland declared a "significant weather event" on Tuesday in anticipation of whiteouts and dangerous driving conditions.