Massive police search underway for missing man in Bracebridge

Provincial police are conducting a massive search in Bracebridge for a man who went for a walk Saturday night and never returned.

Roadwork and infrastructure projects bring detours and closures to Barrie streets

Navigating the City of Barrie over the past few months has been an ordeal as residents grapple with a multitude of ongoing roadwork and infrastructure projects that have transformed the streets into a labyrinth of detours and closures.

Troubling trend in elder abuse reported in Simcoe County

As seniors navigate life post-pandemic, advocates say they are noticing a troubling trend regarding the rate of senior abuse.

Suspension letters issued to more than 1,600 Simcoe Muskoka students with outdated immunization records

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit announced it issued suspension orders to 1,623 students in Grades 11 and 12 due to missing or incomplete vaccination records, affidavits, or medical exemptions.

City of Barrie removes new anti-panhandling signs after Canadian charity rejects being linked to the initiative

The City of Barrie is facing backlash after installing controversial new anti-panhandling signs with a QR code linking to CanadaHelps.org - a national charity that quickly rejected being linked to the initiative.

Ontario's next lieutenant-governor, Edith Dumont, to be installed in November

A date has been announced for the installation of Ontario’s 30th lieutenant-governor.

Barrie & District Christmas Cheer tees off holiday campaign with annual golf tournament

While Thanksgiving is still more than a week away, the Barrie & District Christmas Cheer held their annual golf tournament to begin building the foundation for their holiday campaign.

Human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

The year's first human case of West Nile has been confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka.

Anthony Rota resigns as House Speaker amid condemnation for inviting Nazi veteran to Parliament

Anthony Rota has resigned from his prestigious position as Speaker of the House of Commons over his invitation to, and the House's subsequent recognition of, a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. Now, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing calls to apologize, and investigate.