Big Wreck headlines Barrie's 2024 Downtown Countdown

In its 25th season, the family-friendly event hosts Big Wreck as its feature rock band and Sonshine & Broccoli for the children.

Barrie Curling Club advocates for its future with a new development planned nearby

The Barrie Curling Club continues to negotiate with the new developer of the old Barrie fairgrounds.

Clearview Township library hours getting a make-over

A pilot project modifying hours at all Clearview Public Library branches will run between January 2 and June 30 next year.

Toy Mountain campaign gets big boost from police's 'Weekend of Giving'

South Simcoe Police were out in full force over the weekend collecting donations for CTV's Toy Mountain campaign.

Barrie's Jewish community marks beginning of Hanukkah

Barrie's Jewish community gathered for a whole afternoon of activities on the first Sunday of a bittersweet Hanukkah.

Police take multiple impaired drivers off Simcoe County roads

Provincial police in Orillia say three impaired drivers have been taken off the roads in less than 48 hours.

Widow takes Ontario police to court over declaration misconduct in her husband's death was 'not serious'

A grieving widow is taking the Ontario Provincial Police to court as she challenges its decision to call the misconduct of an officer that contributed to her husband’s death 'not of a serious nature.'

A cell phone ban might be on the way for Toronto schools. Why?

The Toronto District School Board is considering a total ban of cell phones for students, a move the Ontario Ministry of Education says it welcomes.

What did you Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas war among 2023's top internet searches

Google has released its "Year in Search," a roundup of 2023's top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.