Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Hwy 12 collision

One person suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision with a commercial vehicle on Highway 12 at Forest Avenue in Orillia early Thursday afternoon.

Discreditable conduct Police Services Act hearing for Barrie police veteran

A Barrie police officer charged with discreditable conduct following an OPP investigation made a court appearance via teleconference on Thursday morning.

Flood watch declared for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound

Residents in Minden, Parry Sound, Kawartha Lakes and Bracebridge are advised to take precautions amid flood concerns as the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports rising water levels in several watercourses, including the Muskoka and Severn rivers.

Quick-thinking vehicle seller foils buyer's scam attempt

Police advise vehicle owners to be cautious about selling privately after a recent incident where the seller did everything right when faced with a scammer.

Innisfil human trafficking case suspects appear in court

Several men accused of trafficking women at an Innisfil residence before being arrested by South Simcoe police late last year appeared in court on Thursday.

Death investigation launched after body washes onto Lake Couchiching shore

Provincial police are investigating after a man's body washed up on the shores of Lake Couchiching in Severn Township.

Barrie zoning decision sparks debate

Barrie city councillors took a step forward in helping local businesses create new opportunities south of the border at Wednesday's meeting. But before that, they faced some pushback for a vote from last week.

Here's when to keep your car off the road for the spring street cleanup

Residents across Barrie are asked to keep their vehicles off the roads starting Monday for spring clean-up crews.

Grandparent scam suspects had ties to Italian organized crime, police allege

A group of suspects that allegedly defrauded seniors across Ontario and other parts of Canada using a so-called emergency grandparent scam appear to have ties to 'Italian traditional organized crime,' according to an investigator involved in the OPP-led probe.